I am taking the floor today to introduce, together with my Greek colleague, a joint draft resolution entitled “Emergency response to disasters”, submitted by Turkey and Greece under
agenda item 20(a), as contained in document A/56/L.14.
As eloquently explained by Ambassador Gounaris, the idea of f…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the member States of the Organization of the Islamic Conference. I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I would also like to thank you for organizing this meeting, which gives us an opportunity…
The Assembly is on the verge of taking another decision on the Palestinian question, which lies at the core of the conflict in the Middle East. The Turkish delegation aligns itself with the statement of the European Union (EU).
Given Turkey’s deeply rooted historical, cultural and traditionally fri…
We align ourselves with the statement made by the distinguished representative of Italy on behalf of the European Union on this agenda item. I would, however, now like to expound on some of our views on this subject.
As a region where peace and prosperity endured for centuries and where civilizatio…
The recent attacks in Istanbul have reopened fresh wounds. Once again, in the face of the most cowardly and unspeakable acts of violence, we are confronting the unchanging truth behind the ugly face of terrorism. We see plainly that terrorism is a means of oppression directed at the very existence o…
At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council, and wish the delegation of the United States every success in its important duty.
My delegation associates itself with the statement to be made by the representative of Italy, on beha…
It is with a profound sense of sadness that the Turkish people receive the news of the ongoing war in Iraq. We pray for an early end and we continue to hope that the loss of life will be minimal. Now, on the carcass of aborted diplomacy, every passing hour describes one truth: that the international…
Ever since the question of Iraq entered its present phase, Turkey has been unequivocal in its commitment to the principles that continue to govern its 80-year-old relationship with its southern neighbour. Likewise, Turkey has actively supported the wide-ranging quest for a peaceful solution of the I…
At the opening of the plenary meeting of the General Assembly on the morning of 29 January, the President of the Assembly provided information on countries that had made the necessary payments to reduce their arrears, without specifying the amounts, in accordance with Article 19 of the Charter. Cons…
It is my distinct pleasure to introduce the draft resolution entitled “Strengthening the effectiveness and coordination of international urban search and rescue assistance”, which is before the plenary today, under agenda item 21. Sixty countries have sponsored this draft resolution, which we hope w…
Turkey has already aligned itself with the European Union’s statements of 29 November and today, delivered under the agenda items “Question of Palestine” and “The situation in the
Middle East”. This being so, I would like to expound our views on some aspects of these agenda items.
The unabated cyc…
Before elaborating our views on the two subjects before us, I wish to express our delegation’s sincere sentiments of deep sorrow over the tragic loss of life which occurred as a result of the recent terrorist attacks in Bali. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the…
At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the Security Council in a fairly critical period and, as the representative of our neighbour and close friend, Bulgaria, we wish you every success in your efforts. Our warm thanks also go to Ambassador Negroponte, the repres…
Turkey has aligned itself with the statement made by the representative of Spain on behalf of the European Union. But this being so, I would like to avail myself of this opportunity to briefly describe the main considerations that led Turkey to decide to take over the leadership of the International…
My delegation has already associated itself with the statement made by the representative of Belgium on behalf of the European Union. In the light of Turkey’s deep-rooted historical ties with Afghanistan, I would like to add the following remarks.
The interim administration in Afghanistan will assu…
I would like at the outset to express, on behalf of my Government and of the Turkish nation, our profound sympathy and deepest condolences to the bereaved families of the victims of the outrageous terrorist attacks which took place last weekend at Jerusalem and Haifa. This morning’s news from the re…
After many years of work, we are at the beginning of yet another — and we hope more fruitful — period of discussion on the comprehensive reform of the Security Council in all its aspects.
Let me first recognize the contributions of the previous President of the General Assembly, Mr. Holkeri, as wel…
Since this is the first time my delegation is taking the floor during this session, I would like to express our heartfelt congratulations to you, Sir, on your election as the President of the fifty- sixth session of the General Assembly. We are particularly delighted to see at the helm of our Assemb…
The political and humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan is one of the most preoccupying and pressing problems facing the international community, and the recent developments there are a source of serious concern.
Turkey has deep-rooted historical and cultural ties with the Afghan people. We attach the…
The Middle East is passing through difficult and arduous times that are taxing the best efforts of everyone who is working for the establishment of a lasting peace and who wishes to see the peoples of the region embrace the new century with hope and confidence. The series of conflicts — which for th…
