AP’s team secured a rare and timely world exclusive interview with Turkey’s foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, delivering key insight into the rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East.
The interview was the result of months of persistence and careful negotiation. Reporter Suzan Fraser and News Director Abby Sewell worked through complex logistics — including location, format and access — refusing to let the opportunity slip despite repeated challenges.
Their efforts paid off at a critical moment, as the war intensified and global attention turned to regional diplomacy. Working alongside Mehmet Guzel and Khalil Hamra, the team produced a compelling, all-formats package that provided clarity on Turkey’s position and priorities in the conflict.
The interview received widespread pickup and demonstrated AP’s ability to land high-level access and deliver agenda-setting journalism when it matters most.
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