At the outset, let me underline our shock and deep grief over the terrorist attacks in Algeria, which led to the loss of many innocent lives, including those of some United Nations staff members. We most strongly condemn those terrorist acts, and underline the need for full
international cooperatio…
Let me begin by thanking you, Madam President, for enabling us to start re-evaluating and re-discussing all the issues related to reform of the Security Council.
There is no doubt that the reform process should cover the Security Council. The Council should be more representative, and its working m…
Turkey aligns itself with the statement made by the Permanent Representative of Finland on behalf of the European Union. However, given Turkey’s special ties with Afghanistan, I want to make a few additional remarks in order to reaffirm our
support for the ongoing reconstruction process in that cou…
Turkey strongly believes that the strengthening of cooperation between the United Nations and regional and other organizations contributes to the promotion of the purposes and principles of the United Nations. In that context, we welcome the Secretary-General’s report (A/61/256 and
Add.1) on agenda…
I wish to begin by warmly congratulating the President of the General Assembly. Although the empowerment of women has long been a United Nations priority, it has been nearly 40 years since a woman last held the Assembly presidency. Thus, we are encouraged by her election. I wish her every success.
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At the outset, I would like to announce that Turkey aligns itself with the statement that was delivered on behalf of the European Union.
The midterm review of the Brussels Programme of Action is indeed most timely and helps us take stock of the progress achieved so far, rechart our course of action…
Turkey warmly welcomes the Secretary-General’s report (A/60/984) on arrangements for the establishment of the Peacebuilding Fund. One of the historic achievements of the reform agenda of the United Nations this year has no doubt been the establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission. Coupled with th…
My Government supports a just and lasting solution to the Nagorny Karabakh conflict on the basis of the fundamental principles of international law, the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, the relevant Security Council resolutions and good- neighbourly relations.
Furthermore, I would like to empha…
Turkey associates itself with the statement made by the representative of Austria on behalf of the European Union. Therefore, I will briefly touch upon a few additional points from our national perspective.
Although a low-prevalence country, Turkey, fully cognizant of its high percentage of youth, …
At the outset, I would like to welcome the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Adnan Terzic.
I would also like to thank Mr. Schwarz-Schilling, the High Representative and European Union (EU) Special Representative, for his briefing today and to commend him and his co…
Let me start by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. My warmest thanks and congratulations go also to your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of Argentina.
Turkey has aligned itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Austri…
Allow me to start by expressing our heartfelt condolences to the people of Kosovo on the passing of President Rugova. His peaceful and constructive policies will always be remembered with great appreciation.
I welcome the high-level delegation headed by the President of Serbia, His Excellency Mr. B…
Allow me to join previous speakers in congratulating the Secretary-General and his colleagues on the organization of this timely and critical High-level Dialogue, which is indispensable for understanding the current migration predicament and its multidimensional management.
A close and complex rela…
Turkey has aligned itself with the statements made by the representative of the
United Kingdom on behalf of the European Union under agenda items 14 and 15, entitled, respectively, “The situation in the Middle East” and the “Question of Palestine”. I would like to elaborate on a number of issues wh…
Turkey has already aligned itself with the statement made by the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom on behalf of the European Union. In light of Turkey’s deep-rooted historical and friendly ties with Afghanistan, I would like to take the floor to further highlight a number of points with…
With regard to the two draft resolutions before us under agenda item 75, Turkey will vote against the draft resolution contained in document A/60/L.22, entitled “Oceans and the law of the sea”. The reason for my delegation’s negative vote is that some of the elements contained in the United Nations …
Turkey aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of the United Kingdom on behalf of the European Union on agenda item 43, entitled “Culture of peace”. I wish, therefore, to expound our views on the other item that we are discussing today, namely, the Global Agenda for Dialogue amon…
It is indeed an honour and a privilege for me to address the General Assembly in my capacity as youth delegate from Turkey at this meeting on the evaluation of the progress made in the implementation of the World Programme of Action for Youth to the Year 2000 and Beyond.
This special occasion not o…
I would like at the outset to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on the work of the Organization (A/60/1) and to commend him for his excellent work.
I would also like to congratulate the President of the General Assembly at its sixtieth session and to express my determination …
At the outset, I would like to convey the condolences of my people to the friendly people of the United States on the tragic loss of life and large-scale destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina. This is also a stark reminder of the many other natural and man-made disasters, such as famine in Africa,…
