The sheer number of speakers addressing the issue of Security Council reform — perhaps more than have ever spoken in any other debate — testifies clearly to the importance that the membership attaches to this vital question. We are all united, I hope, in the belief that the Council must represent th…
There is no doubt, and the Secretary-General’s report clearly testifies to this fact, that the political and humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan continues to be one of the most preoccupying and pressing problems of the international community. In Turkey, we have deep-rooted historical and cultural ti…
Our discussion of the situation in the Middle East is taking place today in a somewhat more positive and promising environment. The peace process has gone through a difficult phase during the last three years. There was a strong erosion of confidence
We are happy to note that there is a desire on b…
It is my privilege to address the General Assembly this morning on agenda item 29, which covers the status of cooperation between the United Nations and the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC). Cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations has proved to be an important d…
On behalf of the Group of Asian States and on my own behalf, I would like, Sir, to extend our warm congratulations on your election as President of the General Assembly. We have every reason to believe that with your able leadership and wide-ranging experience, the General Assembly will address the …
The political and humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan continues to be one of the international community’s most preoccupying and pressing problems. Turkey enjoys strong bonds of friendship with the Afghan people and has an unselfish desire to see this tragically divided, war-torn country emerge as a …
Our discussion on the situation in the Middle East this year is taking place in a relatively promising environment. The signing of the Wye River Memorandum and the implementation of its first phase have reopened the long-stalled peace process.
We congratulate the leaders of Israel and Palestine for…
Today is the seventy-fifth anniversary of the founding of the Turkish Republic, and as I will be the host of the reception to which we will welcome representatives in a few minutes, I would like to thank the representative of Pakistan for offering me his place on the list of speakers.
I will be ver…
The hour is late, Mr. President. It is with a sense of deep regret that I take the floor to exercise my right of reply to the statement made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece, Mr. Pangalos. But the record must be set straight. Distortions must not be allowed to circulate freely.
It is e…
I welcome this opportunity to address some of the most defining issues of our time. The social and economic impact of globalization and interdependence are at the forefront of the international agenda, and rightly so. The important task before us is to help formulate and enhance relevant internation…
There seems to be no end to the tragic suffering of the Afghan people, and the recent developments have compounded this painful situation. In addition to the extensive human suffering and destruction, the current situation poses a growing threat to regional and international security. That is why my…
May I first congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council and also express our appreciation to your predecessor, the distinguished Ambassador of Kenya.
There is no doubt that to date considerable progress has been made in Bosnia and Herzegovina towards the implementatio…
