Ankara, January 27 (QNA) - Turkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has met with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot to discuss ways of strengthening bilateral relations, according to Turkish officials.

During the talks, the two ministers also exchanged views on a range of regional and international issues, including ongoing efforts to combat the Islamic State group and the latest developments in talks between Russia and Ukraine.

The discussion also covered cooperation on key international files, notably NATO and European security. (QNA)