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Addressing the 10th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States, President Erdo?an said: “As the Republic of Türkiye, which is marking its 100th anniversary this year, we will continue to take steps for the peace, prosperity and security of the Turkic world. Spreading our vision, the ‘Century of Türkiye’, to the OTS as well, we will work shoulder to shoulder to make the upcoming era the ‘Turk Time’.”
President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an made a speech at the 10th Summit of the Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), hosted under the theme of ‘Turk Time’ by President Kassym-Jomart K. Tokayev of Kazakhstan at the Akorda Presidential Palace in Astana. President Erdo?an began his speech by offering his condolences over the coalmine fire in Kazakhstan’s Karaganda region, wishing mercy on those who lost their lives.
“IT IS IMPORTANT FOR ARMENIA TO FULFILL ITS RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS AZERBAIJAN”
Pointing out that the Turkic world’s unity and solidarity is the most important weapon in confronting global and regional challenges, President Erdo?an said: “No power can subdue the hearts that beat together. We have seen and continue to see this reality in many recent incidents. The brotherly Azerbaijan has brought an end to the occupation, which continued for over 30 years in Karabakh, following the Patriotic War. We take great pride and joy in this historic achievement. We have therefore come one step closer to permanent peace in our region. It is our biggest wish that this window of opportunity, which has now opened up, may be used. It is important for Armenia to fulfill its responsibilities towards Azerbaijan. In this regard, implementing the transportation corridors that will connect Azerbaijan’s western regions with Nakhchivan is of vital importance. The inauguration of that corridor will not only contribute greatly to the prosperity of the countries in the entire region, but will also link Türkiye to the Central Asia, our fatherland. In order for this process to be finalized successfully, we, as the Turkish world, should maintain our strong support to the brotherly Azerbaijan.”
“AN UNPRECEDENTED HUMANITARIAN TRAGEDY IS UNFOLDING IN PALESTINE”
“Our culture and civilization advise us to observe justice, reach out to the oppressed, and speak up in the face of injustices. An unprecedented humanitarian tragedy is unfolding in Palestine before the eyes of the entire world. Hospitals, schools, mosques, churches and refugee camps are being bombed. Innocent children are being massacred mercilessly. There are no words that can justify what we have been witnessing since October 7. To be clear, crimes against humanity have been being committed in Gaza for exactly 28 days. As Türkiye, we have displayed a principled and humanitarian stance since this crisis first erupted. We have been telling at every opportunity that we do not approve of acts that target civilians. Our priority is the declaration of humanitarian ceasefire rapidly. We have been working on new mechanisms, as well, that could ensure security for everyone regardless of whether they are Muslims, Christians or Jews,” said the President.
President Erdo?an continued his remarks as follows: “Our endeavors continue to lay the foundation of an International Peace Conference. We have sent 10 planeloads of humanitarian aid supplies to Gaza so far, and will continue to send more as circumstances on the ground allow. Acting in unity and solidarity as the Turkic world will pave the way first for a ceasefire and then permanent peace. The stance we are to display as the Organization of Turkic States will also set an example for other organizations.”
Stressing that the Russia-Ukraine war’s repercussions in such areas as energy, food and transportation affect the entire world negatively,” President Erdo?an said: “As Türkiye, we will continue our efforts for the establishment of a just peace. Achieving a sustainable peace in Afghanistan will facilitate permanent peace and prosperity in the entire continent beyond the Central Asia. In this regard, the messages we, as the members of the Organization of Turkic States, will send to Afghanistan are of importance.”
Reminding the solidarity Türkiye received from the OTS members following the February 6 twin earthquakes, President Erdo?an stated: “It is impossible to forget the solidarity you displayed in the aftermath of the earthquakes, the disaster of the century, which we experienced on February 6. The entire world stood witness to this solidarity during the Extraordinary Summit we held in Ankara on March 16. With the decision we agreed on in Ankara, we took an important step for the foundation of the OTS Civil Protection Mechanism. We are of the opinion that it is necessary to complete the relevant process and instate the mechanism without any delay.”
Drawing attention to Türkiye’s ongoing efforts for the continuation of the achievements the OTS has obtained thus far, President Erdo?an stated: “The protocol on amending the Nakhchivan Agreement has been ratified by our National Assembly on October 3, the Turkic States Cooperation Day. As of November 1, we have completed the internal ratification process of the protocol. I invite all the member states to take the necessary steps for the implementation of the protocol as soon as possible. Our existing potential in many areas of cooperation such as trade, economy, energy and transportation heralds much more than that for us.”
