Türkiye‘s vice chairman mentioned Friday that the nation will hold pushing for a everlasting cease-fire within the Gaza Strip, which has been pummeled for over two months by Israeli assaults.
“Türkiye relentlessly continues its efforts for a lasting cease-fire, unhindered and scaled up humanitarian access to Gaza, and enduring peace,” Cevdet Yılmaz mentioned on the seventh version of the TRT World Forum, an occasion organized in Istanbul by Türkiye’s English-language public broadcaster.
Underlining that peace will stay out within the area till the Israeli and Palestinian sides come to a “just peace deal,” Yılmaz mentioned this is able to be attainable by means of the institution of an “independent, sovereign and geographically contiguous State of Palestine on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
He reiterated Türkiye’s willingness to tackle duty in collaboration with different nations underneath its proposal for the creation of a assure mechanism to assist finish the battle in Gaza.
“We haven’t solely responded to the flash attraction of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, however we now have additionally mobilized our personal means to ship humanitarian assist.
“Upon the bombing of hospitals in Gaza, we brought some patients to Türkiye for treatment. We will continue to spare no effort to assist Palestinians in need,” Yılmaz added.
TÜRKİYE’S REGIONAL, MULTILATERAL TIES
Further underlining that Türkiye will proceed to contribute to constructing a extra equitable world system, Yılmaz mentioned:
“The world may be fragmented, but Türkiye’s position is crystal-clear in working actively towards ‘peace at home and peace in the world’.”
He additionally voiced Türkiye’s endorsement of regional options to regional points.
“Therefore, while developing our bilateral relations, we also prioritize regional multilateral platforms,” Yılmaz added.
While noting that Türkiye has had a task in founding a number of a number of regional organizations, together with Organization of Turkic States, Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization, Southeast European Cooperation Process, and Economic Cooperation Organization, he mentioned Ankara’s overseas coverage imaginative and prescient is “not limited to our vicinity.”
FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM
Yılmaz additionally emphasised Türkiye’s important function in combating terrorism, which he mentioned “constitutes the most pressing threat to peace and security in our region.”
He mentioned Türkiye has successfully countering terrorism “in all of its manifestations” together with Daesh/ISIS, the PKK/YPG, or Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETÖ).
In its greater than 35-year terror marketing campaign towards Türkiye, the PKK-listed as a terrorist group by Türkiye, the U.S., and European Union-has been chargeable for the deaths of greater than 40,000 folks, together with girls, youngsters, and infants.
FETÖ and its U.S.-based chief Fetullah Gülen orchestrated the defeated coup on July 15, 2016, which left 253 folks useless and a couple of,734 injured.
In 2013, Türkiye grew to become one of many first international locations to declare Daesh/ISIS a terrorist group.
The nation has since been attacked by the phobia group a number of instances, with over 300 folks killed and lots of extra injured in at the very least 10 suicide bombings, seven bomb assaults, and 4 armed assaults. In response, Türkiye launched anti-terror operations at house and overseas to stop additional assaults.
Yılmaz additionally asserted that Türkiye will hold urging its allies and companions worldwide to take a agency stance on combating towards terrorism by means of collaboration with one another.
“We also observe that some of our allies, they prefer to work with some terrorist organizations against others. And we believe that, this is wrong policy,” he mentioned.
COMMON VALUES
Yılmaz mentioned Türkiye has additionally had main function in initiatives aimed toward selling mutual respect and shared values amongst totally different cultures and religions.
“Humanity is plagued by various scourges, including ethnic or religious hatred, discrimination, extremism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, while other forms of exclusion are also causes for concern,” he mentioned, including:
“In addressing such widespread menaces, we stress the need for transparency, diversity, dialogue, and inclusive policies.”
The Turkish vice chairman mentioned resolving all world challenges would depend on “collective efforts through collaboration and effective multilateralism.”
Türkiye works in collaboration with different nations to uphold its shared values and fulfill collective duties in constructing an inclusive, equitable, and efficient worldwide system grounded in solidarity, Yılmaz added.
Pointing to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s mottos, “A fairer world is possible” and “The world is bigger than five,” Yılmaz mentioned Türkiye has lengthy supported “the reform of the UN Security Council, the United Nations, and other multilateral organizations.”
“Strengthening international institutions is an important aspect of this agenda. The UN must fulfil its global role to serve humanity,” he mentioned.
“With its rising capability, wide diplomatic network, institutionalized relations and political determination, Türkiye remains well-suited as a problem solver, system improver, and transformer actor in the region and in international affairs, at the turn of the Century of Türkiye,” he added.
Yılmaz additionally talked about Türkiye’s persistence in its endeavors to convey an finish to the battle by means of diplomatic means and dialogue, with a dedication to Ukraine’s independence and territorial integrity.
As the TRT World Forum unfolds, members from Türkiye and around the globe are anticipated to have interaction in complete discussions on numerous subjects, reflecting the occasion’s theme of “Thriving Together: Responsibilities, Actions, and Solutions.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr