Photo: Clip from video
Discussing in Turkey a political episode involving US Secretary of State Antony Blinken who wanted to hug Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in greeting but took a step back. The Turkish media, through the mouths of its experts, advises Blinken to “maintain social distance.”
The video of the meeting was distributed by the Turkish Foreign Ministry. The footage shows: after shaking hands, Blinken tries to hug Fidan and take a step forward. However, the Turkish minister is taking a step back.
Public figures in Turkey commented on the video. So famous journalist Zafer Shahin advised Blinken to “maintain social distance”. And the Sabah newspaper described the incident as a “shock” for Blinken. “These moments were reflected on Blinken's face,” the publication said.
Turkish media previously highlighted the absence of high-ranking officials among those who met with Blinken in Ankara. At night, only the American ambassador and the deputy mayor of the capital met him at the airport.