Turkey’s position on Syria with regard to the political and humanitarian aspects
was shared on the first day of the general debate with representatives at the highest political levels of United Nations membership (see A/71/PV.8). I have nothing to add to that position. I wish to emphasize, however,…
I have asked for the floor to reply to the statement made by the representative of Syria.
The Turkish position on the political, security and humanitarian aspects of the Syrian conflict were shared yesterday with the United Nations membership at the highest political level. I have nothing to add on…
At the outset, I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2016/768), Special Representative Tadamichi Yamamoto for his briefing and Ambassador Mahmoud Saikal for his statement. I would also like to express our appreciation for the work carried out by the United Natio…
I would like to underline my delegation’s strong position in favour of retaining item 130 on the agenda of the seventy-first session of the General Assembly, as it is. We find it deeply regrettable that the merely procedural deferral of this agenda item is being challenged. The magnitude of the larg…
In the light of the previous two delegations’ statements, I feel obliged to take the floor. While I regret having to take up more of our time, I should point out that in the next few days our leaders will come together to raise global awareness of the tragedies facing millions of displaced people. T…
Let me begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for organizing this debate on the challenges in addressing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), their means of delivery and related materials.
Turkey aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union. I shoul…
I would like to start by congratulating Malaysia on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of August and thank its delegation for convening this debate.
Last year’s meeting (see S/PV.7466), during which resolution 2225 (2015) was adopted, which Turkey co-sponsored, took a bol…
Like many of my predecessors, Mr. President, I thank you for organizing today’s meeting.
The impact of global challenges to Africa has been profound due to the lack of institutional capacity and resilience in many parts of the continent. The challenges are of a transnational character, so our respo…
Turkey welcomes the formal endorsement by the General Assembly today of the Political Declaration of the Comprehensive High-level Midterm Review of the Implementation of the Istanbul Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the Decade 2011-2020 (resolution 70/294).
As the host coun…
Working methods is an issue with direct impact on the critical undertakings of our Organization. We are aware that the Security Council is the primary body to determine its working methods, yet the Council does not operate in a vacuum. The way it functions has a clear impact on the substance of its …
As we approach the fiftieth year of the occupation of the Palestinian territories, the prospects for a lasting peace remain grim. The revitalization of the peace process is not only necessary to grant a dignified life to the Palestinian people, but also a fundamental requirement for achieving stabil…
I would like to express our thanks to the President of the General Assembly for convening the fifth review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. I would also like to extend
our appreciation to the Secretary-General for his report (A/70/826).
The adoption of the Strategy in 2006 …
We thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2016/532), Special Representative Mr. Nicholas Haysom for his briefing and Ambassador Mahmoud Saikal for his statement.
The report of the Secretary-General on Afghanistan fairly reflects our observations as well. The achievements of the past years in…
I would like to thank the French presidency of the Security Council for organizing this debate. I also express our appreciation to His Excellency the President of the Central African Republic and the other briefers for their insightful statements this morning.
The trends in global threats against h…
Our delegation has asked for the floor to reply to the statement made by the representative of Syria. In order to do so, I shall read out a section from the report of the Secretary-General on conflict-related sexual violence. The paragraph concerns the Syrian Arab Republic.
“The Independent Interna…
At the outset, allow me to congratulate France on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. I would also like to thank the briefers for their highly informative statements.
Today, the severe effects of conflicts in various geographical areas on women and girls continue to constitute…
Turkey aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union. I will speak in my national capacity.
At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for holding this useful meeting. Today, the international community is facing increasingly complex challenges…
I apologize for taking the floor once again at this late hour, but I was compelled to do so, given the allegations just made by one delegation. We categorically deny the allegations made by the representative of the Syrian regime, which long ago lost all legitimacy.
What Turkey does for the brother…
I would like to thank you, Sir, for organizing today’s debate. Our thanks also go to the briefers for their presentations.
We align ourselves with the statements delivered on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation today. I shall speak in my national capacity.
Unfortunately, despite all …
Turkey aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union. I will now make a statement in my national capacity.
We too thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate. The security situation in the Gulf of Guinea is assuming alarming proportions that threaten the s…
