Turkey aligns itself with the statement made by the Permanent Representative of France on behalf of the European Union. However, given the importance we attach to the situation in Afghanistan, I would like to make a few additional remarks in my national capacity.
At the outset, allow me to express …
Peace and stability in the Balkans have always been of the utmost importance for Turkey. In line with this, we are determined to further our relations with all Balkan countries in all fields. In this context, we value the close relations we have with Serbia and believe that that country’s welfare an…
It gives me pleasure to address the General Assembly on the occasion of the high-level meeting devoted to the midterm review of the Almaty Programme of Action. I take the opportunity to share some of our views on this important topic.
It is clear that the landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) sti…
Turkey aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of France on behalf of the European Union. I shall therefore limit myself to the following points.
First of all, it is a great pleasure for me to address the General Assembly on this very important issue. The informal meeting of the…
Although Turkey has already aligned itself with the European Union statement, I still would like to touch upon some issues that deserve particular attention.
The recent Paris Conference marked the renewal of our long-term commitment to Afghanistan while firmly underscoring the priority areas design…
Allow me to convey, at the outset, my distinct pleasure and honour in addressing this impressive gathering of senior statesmen, policymakers, experts, scientists, academics, industry representatives, political observers and civil society representatives in my capacity as the special representative o…
I am taking the floor to briefly explain our position with regard to the conflict in Abkhazia, Georgia.
First of all, I would like to reiterate our firm commitment to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders. I also wish to rea…
As my delegation has aligned itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Slovenia on behalf of the European Union, I will try to be brief and touch on just a few issues from our national perspective.
Globally, our performance report on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is so …
Turkey aligns itself with the statement that will be made on behalf of the European Union. Given the importance we attach to this agenda item, I wish to make a few remarks from the national point of view.
Turkey, as a country that has suffered from terrorism for more than 20 years, has been at the …
Turkey has already aligned itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Pakistan on behalf of the group of States members of the Organization of the Islamic Conference. I shall therefore try to be brief and just mention a few basic
points that guided us in taking a position on the d…
My delegation has fully aligned itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Slovenia on behalf of the European Union, yet, I still would like to add my voice to the debate and share some of our views on the vital issue before us.
Especially after the Bali agreement, today’s themati…
Turkey voted against the draft resolution contained in document A/62/L.27, entitled “Oceans and the law of the sea”. I would like to underline that the reasons that have prevented Turkey from becoming party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea remain valid. Turkey supports the inte…
I have taken the floor to speak in explanation of position on the resolution just adopted on sustainable fisheries, contained in document A/62/L.24, under sub-item (b) of agenda item 77. At the outset, I would like to state that Turkey is fully committed to the protection, conservation, management a…
Turkey has aligned itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Portugal on behalf of the European Union. Therefore, my remarks will be brief.
After a long period of recriminations, tension and violence in the Middle East, today we have an opportunity to reverse this adverse cycle. …
Turkey aligns itself with the statement made by the Permanent Representative of Portugal on behalf of the European Union. However,
given the importance we attach to the situation in Afghanistan, as well as our extensive involvement in the reconstruction efforts in that country, I would like to brie…
My delegation has aligned itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Portugal on behalf of the European Union. That being said, I would like to expound on a few points regarding financing for development.
As is known, we are halfway to the deadline for achieving the MDGs and closi…
As Chairman of the Western European and Other States Group for October, I have the sad duty of extending our heartfelt condolences over the loss of a great diplomat who contributed in many capacities to the realization of the ideals and objectives enshrined in the Charter. Indeed, the passing away o…
It gives me great pleasure once again to address this body where we unite our goals and labours for a better and brighter future. I wish to wholeheartedly congratulate you, Sir — our good friend the former Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Macedonia, Mr. Srgjan Kerim — on your election…
In view of the late hour and in accordance with your call, Mr. President, we would like to make a very short statement. The delegation of Turkey, like many others, supports the one-China policy.
Last year in the Third Committee, Turkey supported the initiative to defer consideration of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples so that negotiations on the text could continue, with a view to achieving broader support for this important Declaration. We are pleased to s…
