South Sudan's Ambassador to Ankara, Majok Guandong, praised Turkey for being one of the first countries to recognize South Sudan's independence and for supporting peace by providing military uniforms to the army. Guandong highlighted the potential for further cooperation in military, infrastructure, and hospitality sectors, and expressed appreciation for scholarships provided to South Sudanese students in Turkey. He also acknowledged Turkey's significant role in mediating between Russia and Ukraine to ensure global food supply.

Prof. Matias Hube from the Department of Civil and Geotechnical Engineering at the Catholic University of Chile discussed the recent earthquake in Turkey and the measures Chile has taken. He emphasized that people in Chile are more aware of earthquake risks, resulting in improved construction practices over the years. Hube mentioned that building regulations change after every earthquake in Chile and suggested that Turkey could design buildings that do not collapse in earthquakes by investing more. He also highlighted the importance of analyzing buildings to determine which can be used, which cannot, and which need to be demolished or rehabilitated as the first step towards recovery.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, during his official visit to Ankara, met with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and held a joint press conference addressing bilateral and international issues. Lavrov mentioned the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant, which is expected to enhance Turkey's energy security by starting to dispatch energy from its first block on April 27. He also discussed the establishment of a gas hub in Turkey for Russian energy resources. Lavrov called for direct dialogue between Israel and Palestine and criticized the collective West's non-constructive agenda, suggesting that after Russia, China would be their next target. He expressed Russia's readiness for serious discussions with the US and clarified that Russia does not interfere in other countries' internal affairs, including elections.

Montenegro's Ambassador to Ankara, Kastratovic, expressed pride in representing his country in Turkey, praising Turkish culture and hospitality. He highlighted the importance of Turkey's presence in the Balkans for stability, especially considering Turkey's NATO membership. Kastratovic appreciated the efforts of Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism in preserving cultural heritage and enjoyed the richness of Turkish cuisine. He noted the continuous improvement in relations since Montenegro's independence in 2006, with shared aspirations for EU membership and increasing economic trade. The ambassador also mentioned the significant number of Turkish companies in Montenegro and the growing number of Turkish tourists visiting the country.

Kyrgyz Ambassador to Turkey, Büyükelçi Ömüraliyev, shared his views on the Turkey-Kyrgyzstan relationship, his personal life, and impressions of Turkey with İhlas Haber Ajansı. He also displayed his tennis skills, which were impressive despite his age of 61 and having recovered from COVID-19 a year and a half ago. Ömüraliyev, who has been the ambassador in Turkey for three years and has previously served in Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania, the United Arab Emirates, and the USA, praised Ankara as one of the most beautiful cities and highlighted the strategic partnership between Turkey and Kyrgyzstan, with trade reaching $850 million in recent years.

Paraguay's Ambassador to Ankara, Peralta, in an interview with İhlas Haber Ajansı, shared his love for the football team Çaykur Rizespor and discussed the bilateral relations between Turkey and Paraguay. He recounted his early interest in diplomacy and history, including the Hittites in Çorum. Peralta highlighted the upcoming 70th anniversary of Turkey-Paraguay relations and the positive dynamics following President Erdoğan's historic visit to Paraguay. He also expressed his intention to collaborate with Turkey on forest firefighting techniques and mentioned his personal life, including his pets and family celebrations. Additionally, Peralta drew cultural parallels between the two countries, such as similarities in cuisine and lacework.

New Zealand's Ambassador to Ankara, Zoe Coulson-Sinclair, opened up about Turkey-New Zealand relations, the reasons behind New Zealand's high ranking in the world happiness index, her personal life, and the remembrance of New Zealand soldiers who died in World War I. She emphasized the importance of family for happiness and productivity, shared her integrated work-life balance, and expressed her excitement to learn about Turkey's rich history. Coulson-Sinclair also discussed the mutual desire to revitalize the relationship between the two countries based on the strong heritage of the Gallipoli connection and mentioned the 'Work Holiday' program's success. She highlighted New Zealand's happiness index factors, including economic, health, living standards, and personal freedom, and concluded by reflecting on the transformation of a tragic period into a decision to work together as friends.

Paraguay's Minister of Tourism, Afara, expressed satisfaction with his official visit to Turkey, highlighting the signing of a Tourism Memorandum of Understanding with Turkey's Minister of Culture and Tourism. He anticipates sustainable tourism between the two countries and notes the significant impact of Turkish series and films in Paraguay, mentioning his personal interest in the series 'What is Fatmagül's Fault?'. Afara also mentioned the high demand for learning Turkish in Paraguay and his intention to return to Turkey to explore different cities and tourist activities.

Chile's Ambassador to Ankara, Rodrigo E. Arcos, who presented his credentials to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on May 4, 2021, has started learning Turkish shortly after assuming his post. He is taking advantage of Turkish language courses offered by the Yunus Emre Institute and continues his education at the embassy's official residence with a tutor. Arcos emphasizes the importance of learning the local language of each country he serves in for independence and better communication. Despite finding Turkish challenging due to its difference from his native Spanish, he persists, recognizing the value of even simple greetings in breaking the ice. He also mentions his academic background in Ottoman and Turkish history and his master's degree in international relations.

Mexican Ambassador to Turkey, Jose Luis Martinez y Hernandez, married to Mediha Nami Osmanoğlu, the granddaughter of Sultan Abdulhamid II, discusses his life in Ankara and his experiences with Turkish culture. He expresses his interest in historical films and Turkish TV series, such as 'Diriliş Ertuğrul'. Hernandez recounts a negative experience with aggressive dogs in Ankara and carries an ultrasonic device for protection. He highlights the strong diplomatic relations between Turkey and Mexico, noting visits by foreign ministers Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and Marcelo Luis Ebrard Casaubon. Hernandez also shares a significant personal moment when he and his wife were allowed to touch the original bedspread of Sultan Abdulhamid II, which had historical importance to their family.

Russian Ambassador to Ankara Aleksey Yerhov addressed the possibility of Russia using nuclear weapons, the sanctions imposed on Russia, and the call for a joint court to prosecute Russian officials. Yerhov criticized the idea of a special court to try President Vladimir Putin and other officials, stating that any such mechanism would require authorization from the UN Security Council, where Russia holds veto power. He emphasized that Russia acts on the principle that nuclear war is unacceptable and that nuclear weapons would only be used if the country's existence is threatened. Yerhov also mentioned that there are currently no negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, with Ukraine setting preconditions that do not correspond to the reality on the ground. He concluded by discussing the negative impact of Western sanctions on both the targets and the imposers, highlighting the economic slowdown and increased inflation in sanctioning countries, and noted the shift towards non-Western economic strategies by some countries.

Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai highlighted Thailand's tourism potential and relations with Turkey, emphasizing the country's pride in its tourism figures even during the coronavirus period, with 14 million visitors in 2018-2019. Pramudwinai underlined the need to explore more tourism potential in areas such as cuisine, sports, and cultural activities. He also stressed Thailand's commitment to climate action and its role in Sustainable Development Goals, which has garnered international attention. The minister noted the popularity of women's volleyball in both Thailand and Turkey, mentioning two leading Thai players in Turkey. Pramudwinai called for increased tourist numbers between the two countries, considering the current figure of 65,000 tourists per year to be low. He concluded by emphasizing the shared hospitality between Thailand and Turkey, stating that both countries are known for being friendly to visitors.

Amidst rising tensions between Azerbaijan and Iran, there are claims that Iran is transferring militia forces to the Karabakh region following a de-escalation in Syria. These forces reportedly include PKK members and Armenians, with the alleged presence of a so-called commander, Vazgen Sisilyan. Experts Prof. Dr. Toğrul İsmayıl and Dr. Babek Şahit discuss the longstanding relations between Iran and these groups, the strategic implications for the region, and the potential for these forces to be deployed to other conflict zones such as Russia-Ukraine. Dr. Şahit emphasizes the credibility of these claims, citing the involvement of the VOMA Terrorist Organization and the historical connection of Sisilyan to past attacks on Turkish embassies.

Ukrainian Ambassador Bodnar commented on the ongoing conflict in Bakhmut, Ukraine, criticizing Russia's full-scale war efforts and comparing the struggle to Turkey's historical battle of Çanakkale. Bodnar dismissed Russia's claims about the UK providing Ukraine with depleted uranium munitions, labeling it as manipulation. He expressed skepticism about China's ability to mediate the Ukraine-Russia conflict after President Xi Jinping's visit to Russia, suggesting China's stance is closer to Russia. Bodnar emphasized the strategic partnership between Ukraine and Turkey and expressed hope that Turkey will continue its active role and mediation efforts despite the upcoming elections in May.

Ali Kırali, General Manager of Türkiye Ürün İhtisas Borsası (TÜRİB), stated that the extension of the Grain Corridor has created downward pressure on grain prices globally and significantly prevented food inflation, with the greatest benefit seen in the least developed countries. Despite the ongoing global drought, the Grain Corridor has helped maintain supply security, especially in the Middle East and Africa, where severe food shortages could have occurred. Kırali emphasized the importance of the Grain Corridor in stabilizing prices and highlighted the role of licensed warehouses in ensuring food security. He also mentioned the potential for severe yield losses in wheat and corn in the 2023 harvest due to drought and stressed the importance of continued diplomatic efforts to keep the Grain Corridor open.