ANKARA EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas described Türkiye as a “strategic partner” during her visit to Ankara on Jan. 24, where she met with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss bilateral ties. "Glad to be in Ankara today... I am looking forward to meaningful discussions with political leaders and civil society to strengthen our ties," Kallas said in a post on X during her visit. Türkiye is a strategic partner for the EU, she said, and there are good opportunities to deepen cooperation.