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1. “Before I conclude, I wish to reiterate our call upon the Security Council to take measures in accordance with its resolutions 2118 (2013), 2209 (2015) and 2235 (2015).”

   2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source

2. “Furthermore, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism, in its third and fourth reports, established the liability of the Syrian armed forces in three cases that have been under investigation. The Mechanism's findings confirmed that the Syrian regime has not fulfilled its obligations and continued to use chemical weapons after the adoption of resolution 2118 (2013). The Mechanism also found Da'esh responsible for the chemical weapons attacks in Mare'a in 2015. The use of chemical weapons is a crime against humanity and a war crime. As such, we cannot allow that to become the new normal. That is why there needs to be accountability and prosecution.”

   2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source

3. “The use of chemical weapons in our region constitutes a particular source of concern for Turkey. As a country that has never had any intention to pursue a weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programme, Turkey firmly opposes the development, production, stockpiling and use of such weapons by State or non-State actors alike. Following the sarin gas attacks in eastern Ghouta in Syria in August 2013, the Security Council adopted resolution 2118 (2013) to eliminate the Syrian regime's chemical weapons programme. As the gaps, discrepancies and inconsistencies in the regime's declarations and relevant submissions on its chemical stockpiles remain unresolved, its non-declared WMD capabilities and the use of non-listed chemical agents for chemical attacks continue to be a serious source of concern.”

   2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source

4. “Yet the recommendations pertaining to enforcement of prohibitions, national control lists and other possible measures should be considered in their proper contexts, especially in the light of the Committee's recommendation for reducing unnecessary compliance burdens. In every part of the world, transit trade and transshipments are usually the most susceptible links in the chain of export control, in terms of diversion. Turkey prioritizes adopting applicable methods to reinforce transit controls in order to strengthen export controls. Needless to say, it would be unfair to levy the whole burden of controlling goods on transit countries alone. More effective and equitable burden-sharing is needed. We therefore reaffirm the importance of strengthening controls at the origin.”

   2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source

5. “Since its adoption, resolution 1540 (2004) has been a key cross-cutting mechanism of international non-proliferation efforts. The 1540 Committee and its Group of Experts fulfil a crucial oversight and mentoring role in identifying implementation gaps and capacity requirements for Member States, providing assistance and match-making, as well as raising awareness through public outreach activities. Growing proliferation concerns and the scale and trends of global commerce place unprecedented responsibilities on Member States. Therefore, we welcome the Committee's recommendations aiming at better assistance to Member States, particularly in areas such as export and trans-shipment controls.”

   2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source

6. “Turkey has in place the necessary national legislation to fully implement its obligations under the provisions of resolution 1540 (2004) and all relevant international legal instruments, such as the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Biological Weapons Convention, as well as the voluntary ad hoc mechanisms on non-proliferation, prevention of the financing of terrorism, and export controls. Turkey also collaborates closely with the Security Council Counter- Terrorism Committee, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities and the sanctions regimes, whose work is complementary to that of the 1540 Committee.”

   2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source

7. “We have contributed to the work of the Committee through national implementation reports and matrices. With the same understanding, Turkey co-sponsored resolution 2325 (2016), which was adopted this morning. We are fully aware of the growing risks of the acquisition, production and use of such weapons by non-State actors, particularly in view of the scientific advances in sensitive technologies that are increasingly available through cybernetworks.”

   2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source

8. “Let me begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for organizing this open debate. We also appreciate the transparent conduct of the comprehensive review process ofthe implementation ofresolution 1540 (2004). Turkey takes note of the report on the 2011- 2016 comprehensive review. We welcome the progress made in the implementation of the resolution. Also, we concur that full implementation is a long-term task requiring strong efforts at the international, regional and national levels. I would like to reiterate Turkey's strong commitment to the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). To that end, we are willing to further increase our support to, and collaboration with, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) and its Group of Experts.”

   2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source

9. “Finally, guided also by our contractual obligations, water resources and infrastructure must be protected during armed conflicts, taking into account that water is a source of life. However, engaging in a dialogue on water as a confidence-building measure with the sole purpose of addressing political or armed conflicts may not always yield progress, and water issues that are pursued with a misplaced political agenda might even create further complications.”

   2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source

10. “We support the equitable, reasonable and effective utilization of transboundary water resources, as well as the sharing of its benefits, through cooperation among riparian States. Water must be used in an efficient way through integrated water resources management at the basin level, and the benefits should be maximized. Confidence-building measures should be put in place in order to dispel mistrust and create an environment that is conducive to meaningful cooperation. In fact, each transboundary body of water has its own specific characteristic and peculiarities, and reflects economic, social and historical aspects of any particular region. Therefore, bilateral and riparian-only approaches are the most appropriate and result-oriented methods for addressing the issues regarding transboundary water resources.”

    2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source

11. “Furthermore, climate change is affecting the availability of water in spatial and temporal terms, as well as the frequency of extreme hydrological events such as floods and droughts. In the coming decade, more than half of the world's population could be under water stress. The majority of those people will rely on transboundary rivers. The competing interests and demands on transboundary water resources may turn into a divisive issue among riparian countries. However, while water is perceived as a source of tension, historically countries have tended to cooperate rather than fight over it. Turkey considers water to be an important means of cooperation and a bridge-builder.”

    2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source

12. “1, too, express our thanks to you, Mr. President, for organizing this debate, as well as to the briefers for their contributions. Water is crucial for basic human needs, economic growth and sustainable development. The successful implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is essential for achieving universal access to safe drinking water and sanitation for all, eradicating poverty and hunger and improving water quality, while also protecting ecosystems. In that regard, the United Nations should focus on achieving the water-related Sustainable Development Goals and targets in a timely and effective manner. Today, limited water resources in many regions are under pressure of rapidly growing demands from many sectors. They are not evenly distributed and often are not properly managed.”

    2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source

13. “Turkey considers the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations to be the most appropriate forum to negotiate and develop the necessary framework for United Nations peacekeeping operations, and values the consensual work of the Committee. The triangular cooperation and enhanced consultation among the Security Council, the troop- and police-contributing countries and the Secretariat is the key factor for the better design, planning and execution of peacekeeping mandates as well as other features pertaining to the efficacy of peacekeeping operations. Before concluding, I pay tribute to all personnel serving under the United Nations banner - ,particularly those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty - for their courage and endurance.”

    2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source

14. “In the same direction, integrating prevention of Violent extremism into the activities of peacekeeping operations and special political missions, as suggested by the Secretary-General's Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism, should be carefully considered, with all its implications. Peacekeeping missions might have comparative advantages with regard to capacity-building in rule of law and security sector reform processes that are also considered part of the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy. Indeed, peacekeepers would do better service by increasing their capacity-building activities than by carrying out military counter- terrorism and law enforcement tasks.”

    2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source

15. “To that end, we encourage efforts to enhance coordination and coherence among the United Nations counter-terrorism entities in order to better address the threats of terrorism and violent extremism. However, the recommendation contained in the report of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations that "United Nations peacekeeping missions, owing to their composition and character, are not suited to engage in military counter-terrorism operations" (S/2015/446, para. 119) has to be taken into account before expanding peacekeeping mandates with counter-terrorism tasks.”

    2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source

16. “Turkey believes that these principles do not preclude protection of civilians, but the primary responsibility for the protection of civilians rests with States in the first place. Nevertheless, it has become a core component of many peacekeeping mandates overtime. Peacekeeping operations need better adaptability in order to cope with present threats and challenges. Accordingly, United Nations peacekeepers must be better trained, equipped and informed. As long as their safety and security are threatened by asymmetrical threats and terrorist attacks, peacekeepers should be able to defend themselves and their mandate. In that regard, coordination and exchange of information between United Nations peacekeeping missions and counter-terrorism bodies can be undertaken in accordance with their respective and distinct mandates.”

    2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source

17. “Special political missions are instrumental in finding political solutions to crises and preventing and peacefully resolving conflicts, including through mediation and sustaining peace as recommended by the recent review processes.Each of these instruments and mechanisms is a critical asset at the disposal of the United Nations, but they must be carefully designed, planned and executed with respect to their specific contexts. Peacekeeping missions should be deployed on the basis of the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations. The observance of peacekeeping principles -consent of the host country, impartiality and minimum use of force only for self-defence or defence of the mandate - is essential.”

    2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source

18. “I thank you, Sir, for organizing this open debate. I join others in expressing our condemnation of condolences over the attack on the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali. Turkey greatly values the United Nations peacekeeping efforts and remains committed to supporting them. Peacekeeping operations play a Vital role in sustaining political solutions to crises, stabilizing conflicts, decreasing violence and protecting civilians, as well as furthering capacity-building. The 16 currently deployed United Nations missions have a limited scope compared to the total number of conflicts and crisis situations on the United Nations agenda. Peace operations are no match for the peace enforcement measures that can be taken also under Chapter VII.”

    2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source

19. “Lastly, I would like to mention that in Turkey, deliberations and efforts are under way towards drafting a national action plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

20. “In those centres, we have taken steps to enable a gender- sensitive sheltering mechanism. Multiple initiatives and programmes have been established to ensure prevention, participation, protection and education for women and girls. As an example, between 2013 and 2015 Turkey's humanitarian aid programme on eliminating and responding to gender-based violence for Syrian women and girls was conducted by the Ministry ofFamily and Social Policies, in cooperation with the United Nations Population Fund. Similar programmes regarding Syrian women and girls in Turkey will continue in the coming period. We believe that women and girls will have an important role to play in rebuilding Syria's future.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

21. “Furthermore, we support the empowerment and well-being of women and girls in various emergency, conflict or post-conflict situations through our comprehensive development assistance programme. The projects we carry out in Afghanistan and Somalia, particularly in the fields of education and health care, are concrete examples of our efforts to that end. Turkey also exerts every effort to provide security and safety to Syrian women and girls who have fled the conflict in Syria. Today, Turkey hosts more than 2.7 million Syrians. We have provided Syrians with temporary protection status and enabled their access to the Turkish health system. So far, more than 170,000 Syrian babies have been born in medical facilities inside the temporary protection centres in Turkey.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

22. “Member States should vigorously pursue and ensure women's equal participation and full involvement in all efforts for the maintenance and promotion of peace and security. Our recent history om conflict settlement includes success stories of women who have played a crucial role to that end. On the other hand, in accordance with resolution 1325 (2000), all actors should take special measures to protect women and girls from gender-based violence, particularly rape and other forms of sexual abuse, in situations of armed conflict. Coordinated and consolidated efforts are also necessary to prevent women and girls from becoming victims of human trafficking. Turkey actively promotes the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) in international platforms such as the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and NATO.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

23. “That causes even further difficulties to vulnerable groups, including women and girls. Yet, it was promising to see that gender equality and women and girls' empowerment emerged as an overarching theme of the commitments made at the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul in May. It will be equally important to transform such commitments into action. The horrific acts perpetrated against women and girls by terrorist organizations, such as Da'esh and Boko Haram, require a comprehensive approach to eliminating the root causes of the problem. That approach should include women's equal and full participation as active agents in the prevention and resolution ofconflicts, peacebuilding and peacekeeping.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

24. “We too thank the Russian presidency for organizing this open debate. We welcome the continuing attention paid to the women and peace and security agenda in the Chamber and thank the Secretary-General for his recent report (S/2016/822). We consider resolution 1325 (2000) to be an important milestone in terms of addressing the impact of armed conflict on women. Resolution 2242 (2015), adopted last year, was also a timely step forward. Unfortunately, today the severe effects of conflicts in various regions on women and girls still constitute a significant challenge that needs to be addressed by the international community. Furthermore, our world is now facing the largest humanitarian crisis since the Second World War, with an increasing influx of displaced populations due to protracted conflicts and lack of security.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

25. “We need to feel the weight of this expectation every single day and strive to deliver it. This is our collective responsibility.”

    2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source

26. “Aleppo is the latest test for the international community. Failure will mean further death, displacement, despair and the rise of radicalization. Failure will mean the end of the multicultural Syria as we know it. In this regard, initiatives, such as the 11 October joint letter on Aleppo, sponsored by 62 countries, as well as the informal meeting of the General Assembly to be organized upon the request of 70 countries tomorrow, are promising steps. They should be supported by concrete actions on the part of the overall membership and the Security Council in order to make a difference on the ground. After six years of brutality and crime, the Syrian people are looking to us, the international community. They want to see our commitment to bringing peace to their country.”

    2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source

27. “Turkey will contribute to efforts for a just and lasting settlement of the Palestinian issue with the establishment of a sovereign and independent Palestinian State within the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. The ongoing catastrophe in Syria continues to unravel the very principles the Charter of the United Nations. The regime and its supporters are reducing Aleppo to rubble. The inhabitants of eastern Aleppo are faced with unprecedented cruelty under indiscriminate air strikes and shelling. The brutal scenario is well known - besiege the city, starve the people and force them into submission. Impunity for these war crimes and crimes against humanity only encourage the regime to go further. The perpetrators of these horrific acts, including the use of chemical weapons, must be held accountable.”

    2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source

28. “The agreement on the normalization of Turkish- Israeli relations, which was concluded in June, enabled us to restore our bilateral relations in many fields and further increase our assistance to the occupied territories, particularly Gaza. The first Turkish shipment of 11,000 tons of humanitarian aid reached Gaza on 4 July through Ashdod port, and a second shipment arrived on 7 September. In addition, the Turkey-Palestine Friendship Hospital built in Gaza, with a 200-bed capacity, will be operational soon. The construction project for 320 housing units in Gaza for Palestinian families will be completed by the end of 2017.”

    2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source

29. “In order to overcome the current impasse, the Palestinians should be able to sit at the negotiating table as the State of Palestine, with equal standing with Israel. In this regard, the recognition of the State of Palestine by more countries and its full integration into international forums are vital. To reach a lasting peace, it is also crucial for Palestinians to voice their legitimate demands in unity. In this regard, Turkey will continue to encourage the reconciliation of the Palestinian groups. Empowering the Palestinian people and improving their living conditions through development assistance and investments is more urgent than ever. In that understanding, Turkey's $200-million pledge for the period of 2014-2017 is channelled into various projects. In the past two years, we have provided a total of $100-million worth of aid.”

    2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source

30. “In addition, house demolitions, land confiscation, administrative detentions, denying Palestinians' right to development, as well as efforts to undermine the status and sanctity of Al-Haram Al-Sharif breed desperation and anger among the Palestinians, who have being collectively punished for decades. These facts, particularly the concerns regarding the settlements, were underlined by all the Council members during the Arria Formula meeting on 14 October. Their words must be backed by action. The international community can no longer afford to turn a blind eye to this historical injustice. Inaction not only aggravates the daily suffering of the Palestinians, but creates deplorable consequences for the region and beyond, as it fuels radicalization.”

    2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source

31. “As we approach the fiftieth year of the occupation of the Palestinian territories, prospects for a lasting peace are fading away. The revitalization of the peace process is not only necessary to grant a dignified life to the Palestinian people, but also a fundamental requirement to achieving stability in the region. In this regard, we support initiatives that would address the long-standing vacuum on the political track. However, the continuing occupation and Israel's practices in contravention of international law, particularly the systematic expansion of settlements, erode the viability of a two-State solution.”

    2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source

32. “However, the utility of the meeting could have been considerably enhanced should the voice of the genuine representative of the people Syria, from the High Negotiations Committee, be heard as well. We are confident that such a day will come soon. We are equally confident that, eventually, those responsible for the destruction of Syria and the suffering of the Syrian people will be held accountable for the crimes they have committed. Until then, Turkey will stand by the democratic expressions of the Syrian people. The meeting rose at 12.40p.m.”

    2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source

33. “I have asked for the floor to reply to the statement made by the representative of Syria. The Turkish position on the political, security and humanitarian aspects of the Syrian conflict were shared yesterday with the United Nations membership at the highest political level. I have nothing to add on that score, yet I wish to emphasize our dismay with certain parts of the statement delivered by the representative of the regime. The statement contained distorted facts and baseless accusations, including some levelled at Turkey. We reject them in their entirety. This meeting, on the other hand, was instrumental in facilitating the exchange of views at the political level with regard to matters of mutual interest and importance concerning Syria.”

    2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source

34. “In that understanding, we will continue our bilateral assistance to Afghanistan in the areas of security and development and our contributions to NATO as a framework nation, as well as making genuine contributions to the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process. In Ankara in June, as the co-leader country of the Counter-terrorism Confidence Building Measures within the Process, Turkey organized a course in critical infrastructure protection from terrorist attacks. We will soon finalize the preparations for two more events, on radicalization and the financial aspects of combating terrorism, towards the end of this year. Before concluding, I would like to emphasize that Turkey will continue to stand by our Afghan brothers as long as our help is needed. The meeting rose at 1.15 pm.”

    2016-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7771 (2016) · source

35. “As the Secretary-General's report shows, the security situation in Afghanistan remains fragile. The Afghan security forces' fighting capabilities and coordination skills are improving in the light of lessons learned. However, the insurgents are improving their techniques, too, and they remain a source of serious concern. In that regard, continued international support is vital. At the same time, the peace and reconciliation process should also continue to be Afghan-owned and -led. It is crucial to convince the Taliban to come to the negotiating table. We support the work of several mechanisms that have been established in various formats to coordinate efforts in that direction and stand ready to contribute to them.”

    2016-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7771 (2016) · source

36. “At the outset, I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2016/768), Special Representative Tadamichi Yamamoto for his briefing and Ambassador Mahmoud Saikal for his statement. I would also like to express our appreciation for the work carried out by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan in coordinating the international community's support for Afghanistan. As we leave behind the NATO Warsaw Summit and move towards the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan, we are indeed at a critical time. We were pleased to see that the international community will continue with its security and development assistance to Afghanistan. We also welcome the dedication and determination of the Government, security forces and people of Afghanistan and their genuine efforts to overcome the many challenges they face.”

    2016-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7771 (2016) · source

37. “That would be the greatest service to the international community's efforts against the proliferation of WMDs. Before I conclude, let me say that we categorically reject the allegations of the representative of the Syrian regime, which lost its legitimacy long ago. We have once again observed in this debate attempts to divert attention from the enormous destruction and human suffering caused by that regime. My country's track record complies with the non-proliferation and export control regimes, and its counter-terrorism efforts are well established. Turkey will continue to support the efforts at preventing impunity for the perpetrators of inhumane practices, including the use chemical weapons, which are a clear affront to international law.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

38. “Following its tradition of close cooperation with the 1540 Committee, Turkey will actively contribute to the comprehensive review process of the resolution. This open debate has been particularly timely in the sense that the OPCW-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism is expected to publish its final report tomorrow, identifying, pursuant to resolution 2235 (2015), those responsible for, or related to, the use of chemical weapons in Syria. I wish to reiterate here our expectation that those who committed those grave crimes, as well as those who were linked to them, be held accountable for their actions. That, followed by the measures that the Security Council undertook in its relevant resolutions, would constitute the right message to all those concerned, namely, that the use of chemical weapons will not go unpunished.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

39. “We also attach importance to collaboration between the 1540 Committee and other United Nations bodies, such as the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, and international organizations and mechanisms, such as INTERPOL and the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. Just as the international security environment today differs greatly from that of 12 years ago, the risks flowing from nuclear proliferation to non-State actors is also greater and calls for more coherent and robust international cooperation. The comprehensive review process of resolution 1540 (2004) provides a valuable opportunity to strengthen the implementation of the resolution and address the new challenges caused by the proliferation of WMDs to non-State actors.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

40. “The Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), which is now a central component of the global security architecture, is one of the greatest tools at our service in efforts against proliferation. I would like to reaffirm Turkey's strong commitment to the full and effective implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). Turkey has been working with the 1540 Committee since its inception and contributes to its work. We are also a member of the recently established Group of Friends of Resolution 1540 (2004). Turkey has in place the necessary legislation to implement resolution 1540 (2004) and abides, by and participates in, all the relevant international legal instruments and the voluntary ad hoc mechanism on non-proliferation and export controls.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

41. “Furthermore, the presence of chemical and biological weapons around our borders, by State and non-State actors alike, constitutes a source of security concern for us. With that understanding, Turkey strongly supports the universalization of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Biological Weapons Convention. Turkey cooperates with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), the Sub-Working Group on non-State Actors of which was recently revitalized. The current instances of the use of WMDs serve to reinforce the calls for a resolute and global approach. No country is immune from the risks of the proliferation of WMDs in the hands of non-State actors. Without enhanced international cooperation, we cannot address those challenges.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

42. “Let me begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for organizing this debate on the challenges in addressing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), their means of delivery and related materials. Turkey aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union. I shouldl ike to make the following remarks in our national capacity. The security policies built upon WMD capabilities do not guarantee the safety of any country or region, but instead increase insecurity and instability. As a country that has never had an intention to pursue a WMD programme, Turkey firmly opposes the development, production, stockpiling and use of such weapons. We have consistently advocated the elimination of all WMDs.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

43. “Before I conclude, let me quote the following excerpts on Syria from paragraph 154 of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2016/360): "Air strikes, indiscriminate attacks on civilian areas and objects, and complex attacks were the primary causes of the killing and maiming of children Aerial attacks and the shelling of civilian areas by Government forces and international forces supporting the Government killed and injured 531 children, including 133 from indiscriminate barrel bombs."”

    2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source

44. “We expect Member States to consider these issues at the 19 September high-level meeting on large-scale movements. I would like to underline Turkey's continuing comprehensive efforts for the rehabilitation of children suffering from the effects of terrorism in our region and beyond. Turkey's unwavering support for all international and regional efforts related to the protection of children will continue. I have refrained from taking the Council's valuable time to respond to the baseless accusations levelled by the representative of the Syrian regime. Suffice it to say that we stand by the Syrian people and that our humanitarian efforts are taking place in cooperation with our partners and international organizations.”

    2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source

45. “Around 156,000 Syrian children have been born in Turkey during the course of the conflict. Free health care, enrolment in Turkish schools and special measures for psychosocial support have been provided to Syrian children. Furthermore, for Syrian students completing their secondary and high-school educations in Turkey, there are also higher-education opportunities through Government-provided scholarships and through acceptance to Turkish universities. The education of Syrian children will remain at the top of our agenda. There are 830,000 school-age Syrian children, and more than half of them are missing out on schooling. International support for more classrooms and educational opportunities for these children is urgently needed.”

    2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source

46. “The efforts of the United Nations to provide essential assistance to children, as well as monitoring and reporting functions that facilitate better planning, protection and response, should be supported. The continued implementation of the Secretary- General's zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse by United Nations peacekeeping operations remains crucial. We should also bear in mind that tackling terrorism and violent extremism requires a comprehensive approach that includes the education of youth. In the face of the recent waves of displacement in our region, Turkey has pursued an open-door policy for Syrians fleeing the ongoing conflict. Turkey has granted Syrians temporary protection status and enacted numerous measures in order to alleviate the harsh circumstances facing adults and children alike.”

    2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source

47. “Nevertheless, there are positive aspects to the ongoing efforts of the United Nations to diminish the risks posed by armed conflicts to children. The Children, Not Soldiers campaign led by the Office of the Special Representative continues to generate political momentum around the issue. A number of important meetings and summits, including the World Humanitarian Summit, have dealt with issues relating to the protection of and assistance for children in conflicts and emergencies. In the period ahead, a display ofjoint and robust political determination as well as concerted action will be our most crucial tool for addressing the issue of children and armed conflict.”

    2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source

48. “Regrettably, the international community has not been able to prevent the deaths and injuries sustained by thousands of children during attacks and air strikes, often conducted indiscriminately on schools, hospitals, marketplaces and internally displaced persons camps. As long as such unacceptable acts and violations of international humanitarian law continue, the forced displacement of children will not cease. Today that is especially true for thousands of children facing a dire situation in Aleppo. Moreover, the increasing involvement of non-State armed groups in violating the basic rights of children is an issue of concern. The crimes committed by terrorist organizations such as Da'esh and Boko Haram must be underlined in that regard.”

    2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source

49. “I would like to start by congratulating Malaysia on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of August and thank its delegation for convening this debate. Last year's meeting (see S/PV.7466), during which resolution 2225 (2015) was adopted, which Turkey co-sponsored, took a bold step in strengthening the children and armed conflict agenda. However, as the Secretary-General noted, serious challenges to the protection of children affected by armed conflict persisted throughout 2015. The impact of protracted conflicts on children continued unabated. Turkey has seen this very vividly in its neighbourhood, especially in the eyes of millions of displaced children. With the unfolding, large-scale movement of refugees in the Mediterranean Basin, the number of refugee children also saw a dramatic increase.”

    2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source

50. “Furthermore, Turkey has been providing a substantial number of higher education scholarships to African students. There are currently 5,500 students in higher education and 116 visiting professors from African countries currently residing in Turkey. International efforts in peacebuilding in Africa should be scaled up since some countries of the continent will have elections this year and in 2017. During this delicate process, the international community cannot allow the recurrence of conflicts and humanitarian tragedies. Turkey will continue to assist Africa in its efforts to overcome the existing difficulties.”

    2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source