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Sinirlioğlu

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first: 2015-09-30
most recent: 2023-01-25
sittings or episodes: 74
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“With all our generosity, we have gone to extraordinary lengths to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people, including hosting approximately 3.5 million refugees, more than any other country in the world. But let us face it: we long ago exceeded the limits of our capacity. We simply cannot allow a fait accompli in Idlib that would endanger the lives of millions of innocent civilians. That is our collective duty as the international community. Today the people who are watching us with worry in Idlib are not terrorists, but rather 3.5 million civilians, 1 million of whom are children. We must not fail them. The Syrian regime seeks to legitimize its operation on counter-terrorism grounds. Let us make no mistake: such an operation would not achieve the stated goal.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source
“The ceasefire, as highlighted by our Minister of Defence yesterday, should include all air and ground attacks. There can be no arbitrary hierarchy of death. While condemning and warning against chemical attacks, we cannot overlook the use of conventional weapons, which continue to cause massive casualties. Our calls for an immediate ceasefire include all military operations, and Turkey will continue to work on that basis. We invite the international community to vocally and actively support our efforts to that end. As pointed out by the members of the Security Council, there is no doubt that an all-out military operation would result in a major humanitarian catastrophe. Such an operation would trigger a massive wave of refugees and tremendous security risks for Turkey, the rest of Europe and beyond.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source
“The most concrete outcome of the format has been the establishment of the de-escalation zones. The Idlib de-escalation zone, as a case in point, has dramatically reduced violence in the province. Idlib was the main agenda item at the Tehran summit. The leaders agreed that the situation in Idlib should be addressed in line with the principles and the spirit of cooperation that characterized the Astana format. Those shared principles, such as the preservation of the territorial integrity of Syria and the need to find a political solution to the conflict, are crucial for our efforts to succeed in Idlib and elsewhere in Syria. At the summit, President Erdogan underlined the need to preserve the de-escalation zone and called for an immediate and complete ceasefire in Idlib.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source
“At the outset, I also would like to pay homage to the memory of the victims of 9/11. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families. We should never forget that tragic day or lower our guard, and should always remain united in the fight against terrorism. The Permanent Representatives of the Russian Federation and Iran briefed the Security Council about the Tehran summit held on 7 September. Upon instructions from my Government, I also would like to share my country's views on the outcome of the summit and our position on the developments in Idlib. The Astana format was created in order to help reduce violence across Syria and give impetus to the political process. The importance of maintaining our joint efforts to end the conflict in Syria through a political solution were reconfirmed in the Astana meetings.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source
“Building and strengthening mediation and the mediation support capacity of mediators, Member States and societies is one of the key factors for the peaceful settlement of disputes, conflict prevention and resolution, and peacebuilding. It is also important that the Security Council as well as the entire Organization strengthen their capacity to undertake prevention and recalibrate their approach from responding to conflict towards sustaining peace. Mediation should not be a closed and competitive field reserved for a few. More emphasis should be placed on mentoring the next generation and exchanging experiences with national and local mediators. The Group of Friends of Mediation is ready to support all work and efforts in advancing diplomacy for peace and the role of mediation in this endeavour.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“The United Nations Guidance on Gender and Inclusive Mediation Strategies was issued to provide practical guidance to mediators and parties to conflict on increasing the meaningful participation of women and gender experts in applying gender-sensitive approaches to mediation during all phases of the peace process. In addition, the co-Chairs of the Group of Friends of Mediation decided to dedicate this year's annual ministerial meeting of the Group to the theme of the inclusion of youth in mediation efforts. The meeting will be organized as a high-level event, open to all Member States, on Thursday, 27 September.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“As conflicts have grown more complex and multilayered, they need to be approached on many levels, through cooperation among mediation support actors. Inclusivity has proven to be one significant means of achieving the sustainability of peace. All members of society should play a meaningful role in peace processes. Women and young people have an exceptionally important role in that regard. Both groups have a lot to offer in building peace and resilience in their societies. It is up to all of us here to ensure that the commitments of the relevant resolutions on women and peace and security and on youth and peace and security are implemented effectively.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“We need to maintain this momentum and give a further boost to the mediation agenda at the United Nations. In that respect, we would like to take this opportunity to encourage the Security Council, as well as Member States, to explore further ways to reinforce the promotion of mediation as an important means for the pacific settlement of disputes. Conflicts are becoming more and more complex, as are their prevention and resolution. In order to achieve lasting peace, we need a comprehensive, inclusive and coordinated approach in which different actors of the international community complement each other. That includes not only the United Nations, the Security Council and Member States, but also regional, subregional and local organizations, as well as civil society.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“The world has changed since the previous open debate on mediation and the settlement of disputes (see S/PV.6108), in 2009. Moreover, the United Nations has changed. We welcome the Secretary-General's strong commitment to emphasizing the importance of conflict prevention and resolution, including mediation. In that regard, we welcome the establishment of the Secretary-General's High-level Advisory Board on Mediation, which brings together an unparalleled range of experience, skills, knowledge and contacts. In his 2017 report on United Nations activities in support of mediation (A/72/ 115), the Secretary-General points out the multiple activities in which the United Nations is already involved. The list is impressive, but more can be done.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“The Group of Friends of Mediation today consists of48 member States, the United Nations, seven regional organizations and other international organizations. The Group promotes and advances the use of mediation in the peaceful settlement of disputes, conflict prevention and resolution, and generates support for the development of mediation. The Group of Friends has significantly contributed to increasing awareness of mediation. The Group has initiated four General Assembly resolutions to strengthen the role of mediation in the peaceful settlement of disputes, conflict prevention and resolution, one of which encourages the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations to continue to develop their mediation capacities.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Group of Friends of Mediation and its two co-Chairs, Finland and Turkey. I would like to thank the United Kingdom for organizing this open debate and putting forward several important questions to guide the discussion. We also welcome the participation of the Secretary-General, the Archbishop of Canterbury and Ms. Mossarat Qadeem in this meeting. The Group of Friends of Mediation very much welcomes this timely debate and underlines the importance of the Security Council remaining actively engaged in conflict prevention and the peaceful resolution of conflicts, including through mediation, as foreseen in the Charter of the United Nations. That role can be used most effectively when actors are united.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“Last but not least, it is clear that the best way to keep children from harm's way is to work to prevent the outbreak of armed conflicts in the first place. In that understanding, Turkey will continue to support the Secretary-General's focus on prevention.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“It should also be underlined that references to non-State armed groups within the context of the children and armed conflict agenda, including resolution 2427 (2018), which we co-sponsored today, should not be construed in any way to indicate that terrorist organizations are subjects of international humanitarian law. We shall resolutely continue fighting against terrorist organizations, in accordance with applicable international law and our national counter-terrorism legislation. Meeting the fundamental humanitarian needs of children in conflicts and emergencies, including for the provision of health services, must be one of our priorities. In the meantime, investing in the education of all children, including girls, requires particular attention.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“The PYD and the YPG/YPJ resort to the same tactic in Syria. As a recent case in point, I would like to bring to the Council's attention a press release issued by the World Council of Arameans on 29 May, which drew the attention of the international community to the abduction of as many as 50 young Arameans by the PYD and and the YPG/YPJfor the purpose of forced recruitment. To protect children from falling into the hands of terrorist organizations, the international community shouldexercisefullsolidarityandcooperationinfighting terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“During the reporting period, verified cases of the recruitment and the use of children by the terrorist organizations of the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG/YPJ) increased fivefold from 46 to 224, compared to 2016. In fact, the Kurdish Workers Party (PKK), the Democratic Union Party (PYD)and the YPG/YPJ terrorist organizations have a long-standing practice of forcefully recruiting young girls and boys, in violation of international law and norms. Forty per cent of PKK recruits are children younger than 18, while 10 per cent are under the age of 15. Recently, the PKK terrorist organization, under the pretext of fighting Da'esh in Iraq, has forcibly recruited minor Yazidis, transferred them to battlegrounds far from their homeland and mercilessly punished those unyielding to that horrendous attempt.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“If hope is to triumph, we must continue to work hard to provide hope for a better future for the children who suffer under armed conflict. The crisis in Syria has taken the biggest toll on children. The findings of the Secretary-General's report prove that the conditions of Syrian children are alarming. They are facing violence imposed upon them not only by the regime but also by terrorist groups. The responsibility of the international community in terms of its failure to protect and prevent cannot be overlooked either. In that context, we observe the side effects of empowering terrorist entities. It is therefore worth mentioning one of the important findings of the Secretary-General's report.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“We thank the Secretary- General for his report (8/2018/465) and Special Representative Virginia Gamba for her tireless efforts in taking the children and armed conflict agenda forward. We welcome the adoption of resolution 2427 (2018), which we co-sponsored. Unfortunately, children continue to be disproportionately affected by armed conflicts around the world. We are deeply troubled by the increase in the number of violations committed against children in 2017. As we speak, millions of children seek to survive under unprecedented challenges arising from conflicts and related displacement. We see the suffering and hopelessness very vividly in the eyes of Syrian, Palestinian, Rohingya and other children. However, despair cannot and should not prevail.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“We commend the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan for its efforts to assist the Government and the people of Afghanistan in their endeavours to achieve a stable, peaceful and prosperous country. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate Turkey's commitment to continuing to stand by the Afghan people in their quest for a better future for as long as our help is needed.”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source
“During the meeting for senior officials of the Process held in Istanbul in April, participating countries highlighted the importance of reviewing the implementation of confidence-building measures. We also want to note the successful finalization of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Solidarity, and hope that its expeditious implementation through working groups will help both countries deal with their numerous challenges. We cannot overemphasize the importance for Afghanistan of consolidating the achievements of the past 17 years, which requires sustained support on the part of the international community for President Ashraf Ghani and the Afghan Government and people.”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source
“But the low and uneven voter-registration turnout in the provinces is worrying, and swift and effective measures should be taken to rectify the situation. The fragmented political environment in Afghanistan is another area of concern. We join the Secretary-General in his call to all Afghan political stakeholders to act in a spirit of unity and work together to ensure credible elections and advance the peace process. Enhancing collaboration among the countries of the region continues to be crucial, which is why Turkey continues to contribute to regional cooperation efforts for Afghanistan. This year, in line with our continued support for the country, we are co-chairing the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process.”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source
“In addition, the civic peace-tent movement is another illustration of our Afghan brothers and sisters' demand for peace. We call once again for an end to the violence. Turkey continues to stand ready to contribute to Afghan-led and -owned peace and reconciliation efforts. Access to education for Afghan women and girls is critical to promoting a culture of peace in Afghanistan and plays a central role in Turkey's assistance efforts there. We take note of the findings of the Secretary- General's report on the efforts to ensure an inclusive and credible electoral process in Afghanistan. Ensuring that the upcoming elections are held successfully will be important to all of our efforts to help Afghanistan achieve stability, security and prosperity.”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source
“I would like to express our appreciation to Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, Under-Secretary-General of the Office of Counter-Terrorism, for their comprehensive briefings, and to Ambassador Mahmoud Saikal, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, for his statement. We also thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2018/539). Addressing the challenges to establishing sustained peace, stability and security in Afghanistan remains a central issue. We were pleased that the temporary ceasefire in Afghanistan during Eid Al-Fitr was respected. It was unprecedented, and images from all over Afghanistan testified to the Afghan people's desire for peace.”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source
“Turkey has been exerting every effort to restore normalcy in these territories by rebuilding essential infrastructure and providing basic utilities, food and medicine, as well as security, while at the same time establishing local governance. In conclusion, I would like to emphasize that Turkey will continue to deploy all efforts towards de-escalation on the ground and will advance the political processes to find solutions to the protracted conflicts in the region and to address the aspirations of the people of the Middle East for a better future.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“The safe and sustainable return of refugees and internally displaced persons, as well as the reconstruction and rehabilitation of basic infrastructure in areas liberated from terrorist organizations such as Da'esh and the Kurdish Workers Party/Partiya Yekitiya Demokrat-People's Protection Units (PKK/PYD-YPG) are important priorities in this endeavour. The Turkish experience in this context is particularly instructive. Syrians have voluntarily started to return to their homes in areas that we liberated from Da'esh. Lately, we are also seeing thousands return to Afrin, which we cleared from PKK/PYD-YPG through Operation Olive Branch.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“The international community should increase its humanitarian assistance in response to the humanitarian crises in the region, at least until these countries get back on their feet. We must acknowledge that a strategy based solely on the narrow pursuit of national interests has not succeeded in the Middle East and never will. A strategy that fails to speak to the broader aspirations of ordinary people will only feed the suspicion that has festered for years that the foreign Powers pursue their interests at the expense of local populations. The support of the international community for the reconstruction and development of conflict- riddled countries remains a tool essential to avoiding this perception and preventing a relapse into new conflicts.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“So far more than 160,000 Syrians have voluntarily returned to their homeland. In the same spirit, we have stepped up our humanitarian efforts, particularly in Afrin. We have been providing continuous humanitarian aid and fundamental health services to the region in order to prevent civilian suffering. In Syria, a viable and credible political solution based on United Nations parameters remains the only way to eventually build a democratic, pluralist and non-sectarian country, maintaining its political unity and territorial integrity. We will continue to do our utmost towards that end. Despite the significant military gains achieved in the field against Da'esh, the socioeconomic destruction across Syria and Iraq still needs to be addressed. This is crucial to eliminate fertile ground for new generations of extremists and their activities.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“It is our collective moral duty to support the Agency. Turkey announced an additional $10 million for UNRWA's programme budget and increased its in-kind donation. I hope that this afternoon's pledging conference will provide an avenue to discuss concrete ways to address the Agency's dramatic financial situation. While our assistance to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinians will continue, we should spare no effort to achieve a just and lasting solution to the conflict. We are also continuing our efforts to calm the situation on the ground in Syria and to advance the political process. Turkey has been actively contributing to the counter-terrorism and stabilization efforts in that respect. The operations that we have carried out, namely, Euphrates Shield and Olive Branch, cleared more than 4,000 square kilometres of terrorists.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“Respecting the established parameters is the only way in which we can ensure security for both sides. Efforts in the opposite direction tarnish the credibility of any peace plan or initiative. The lack of a viable peace process continues to inflame tensions and to give rise to new cycles of violence. The international community, in particular the Council, cannot turn a blind eye to such blatant disregard of international law. It must take action and ensure the implementation of its own resolutions. The situation in Gaza, which is on the brink of collapse after the decade-long blockade, continues to be deeply worrying. This tragedy is compounded by an acute financial-resource gap in the budget of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“We all must denounce divisive politics along ethnic, religious and sectarian fault lines and embrace multiculturalism and inclusivity. We need to strengthen the culture of peaceful coexistence and to hear the legitimate aspirations of the young and dynamic populations of the region. This is our best chance for the long-term settlement of existing conflicts, at the heart of which lie the issue of Palestine. The latest developments in Palestine remind us once again of the urgency of revitalizing the peace process. We reiterate once again that the status quo is not sustainable. A two-State solution remains the only way towards a just, comprehensive and lasting peace. The establishment of an independent State of Palestine within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, is long overdue.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this timely debate on the Middle East and North Africa. The future of the Middle East should remain a major part of our discussions on the maintenance of peace and security globally. Events in this region have ramifications worldwide, and Turkey's own future is bound to this region not only by the forces of economics and security, as is the case for several Member States, but also by geography and a long common history and culture. Addressing the root causes of the conflict is an essential ingredient of achieving long-term stability and prosperity in the Middle East. The countries of the region consist of multi-ethnic, multi-religious and multi-sectarian societies.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“What we have witnessed in those two parts of the world is a total disregard for all the values that the United Nations system has striven to defend for more than 70 years and a clear violation of the principles of international law. There cannot be any excuse for targeting innocent civilians. We must act decisively and establish genuine accountability mechanisms in order to put an end to impunity. This week, we will mark the second anniversary of the first-ever World Humanitarian Summit, which was a milestone in generating more than 3,000 commitments to strengthening the protection of civilians and the promotion of the centrality of protection. Taking this opportunity, we call upon all Member States and stakeholders to honour their commitments, which can make a real difference to the lives of the millions suffering from crises.”
2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source
“As the largest refugee-hosting country in the world, with more than 3.5 million Syrian refugees within our borders, we will continue to mobilize our resources for the well- being of these people. We call on the international community to take responsibility and provide shelter for, and ameliorate the living conditions of, millions of displaced people around the globe. Upholding international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians are among the primary responsibilities of the Security Council in the maintenance of peace and security. Unfortunately, the Council's response far from meets expectations, in particular with respect to the most critical issues, such as Syria and Palestine.”
2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source
“This month will mark two years since the Security Council adopted its landmark resolution 2286 (2016), which is solely dedicated to the protection of medical personnel in armed conflict. As one ofthe sponsors ofthe resolution, we call for its effective implementation, which has become increasingly important in view ofthe continuing disrespect for international humanitarian law. Thirdly, hospitality towards those fleeing conflicts should be a moral and political principle that we should all uphold. In the face ofthe surge in forced displacement around us, we are all confronted with difficult choices in terms of helping those in need of protection. As a neighbouring country of Syria, Turkey deeply feels the multiple effects of the tragedy in that country.”
2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source
“We should step up our humanitarian assistance in order to address the acute needs of people in emergency situations. In Syria, where we are witnessing one of the most dramatic and protracted humanitarian crises, Turkey will continue to give a hand to those in need. We will also continue our assistance to, and cooperation with, the United Nations in the cross-border delivery of humanitarian aid, which is indispensable for the survival of hundreds of thousands of affected people. Through the United Nations, we should spare no effort to enable safe, unimpeded and sustained delivery of humanitarian aid and services. Medical evacuation constitutes another component of efficient humanitarian action. In 2017, the World Health Organization recorded 322 attacks in conflict- affected countries across the world.”
2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source
“Instead, reinforcing the legal framework for preventing and punishing recruitment activities by terrorist organizations should be the priority. As indicated by the Secretary-General in his report, children continue to be disproportionately affected by armed conflict. It goes without saying that poverty and the lack of education are among the main drivers of radicalization. Our prevention efforts should also focus on those root causes by channelling a sound combination of humanitarian and development assistance. Secondly, undoubtedly, the primary obligation for protecting civilians lies with States. However, the international community has a shared responsibility to also help protect civilians in situations where States fail to do so.”
2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source
“Terrorist organizations, whose primary aim is to inflict violence on civilian targets, do not feel bound by any international legal framework. Unfortunately, certain members of the international community fail to implement their commitments in the face of terrorist threats. We must look into ways to further improve and coordinate our joint fight against this scourge in all its forms and manifestations. That effort should also include refraining from signing documents with non-State armed groups that will encourage them to use such documents as means of propaganda to claim legitimacy. We therefore believe that all international organizations and non-governmental organizations should refrain from drawing up any kind of documents, including so-called Deeds of Commitment, with terrorist organizations.”
2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source
“In our world, 20 people a minute are forcibly displaced as a result of conflict or persecution. Against that backdrop, as pointed out by the Secretary-General in his most recent report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/2018/462), the most effective way to protect civilians is to prevent the outbreak, escalation, continuation and recurrence of armed conflict. First, focusing on prevention or addressing the root causes of conflicts should be at the top of our agenda. We possess the adequate tools to address challenges to international peace and security. We should act accordingly and translate our legal commitments into practical actions. A case in point relates to the fight against terrorism.”
2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source
“I would like to thank you, Madam President, for organizing today's important and timely debate, and the Secretary-General and the briefers for their insightful statements. Next year will mark 20 years since the protection of civilians was placed on the Security Council's agenda. In an increasingly disaster-prone and volatile security environment, civilians are confronted with the most severe effects of conflicts. More than 26,000 civilian casualties were recorded in 2017 in just six emergency situations worldwide. Currently, 65.6 million people around the world have been forced to flee, which is an unprecedented number. Among them are nearly 22.5 million refugees, over half of whom are under the age of 18. Millions ofpeople have been denied access to such basic rights as education, health care, employment and freedom of movement.”
2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source
“It was as a result of the ethnic- cleansing campaign pursued by that country that Turkey exercised its right to intervene under the Treaty of Guarantee between Turkey, Greece and the United Kingdom, and established the current status quo. Since then, talks have been held on the settlement of the ongoing Cyprus issue. We will continue to defend the rights of Turkish Cypriots in that respect.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“We have also contributed to its development through our participation in the International Law Commission, which will mark its seventieth anniversary next week. Today's debate illustrates the keen interest of the wider membership in this matter. The Council should assume its responsibilities accordingly. Turkey remains ready to further engage in this discussion. I would now like to respond to the statement made by the speaker who preceded me. The name of my country was mentioned several times in the context of Security Council resolutions and international law. First, I would like to underline that the country in question violated the agreement that led to its foundation by beginning ethnic cleansing on the island between 1963 and 1974 with the aim of eliminating the Turkish community.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“In that regard, the Charter prescribes that the Security Council shall call on the parties to settle their disputes by peaceful means, such as negotiation, mediation and others. We are convinced that we should do more to prevent conflicts. For that, we have to intervene at the early stages. Resorting to wider and more effective use of mediation can prove helpful. The Secretary-General has been very vocal about the importance of the role of prevention and mediation since he took office, and we fully support his vision. In conclusion, I would like to emphasize that safeguarding international law in conformity with the principle of pacta sunt servanda has been a key foreign policy priority for Turkey.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“Turkey has been a supporter of those mechanisms, which contributed to the fight against impunity as well as to the restoration of peace and stability. More recently, resolution 2379 (2017), on the creation of an Investigative Team to hold Da'esh accountable for its actions in Iraq, is a welcome development. Turkeywas a sponsor of the resolution and hopes to see it fully implemented. In the context of maintaining international peace and security, the Charter of the United Nations underlines the sovereign equality of States, the prohibition of the use of force, the legitimate and inherent right to self- defence, enshrined in Article 51, and the peaceful settlement of disputes.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“It is also worth noting that the Council's failure to act has activated the General Assembly on several instances. The lack of action by the Council with respect to Syria led the General Assembly to create the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for Syria. That is another illustration of Member States' strong commitment to accountability for the crimes committed in Syria. Such action can be replicated on issues where much-needed Council action is lacking. The Council also has a special role to play in the promotion of international law. Some of its actions, such as resolutions adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter or the establishment of ad hoc tribunals and sanctions, have implications for international law. The Council has taken decisive steps in that regard in the past.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“Effectively upholding international law requires that there be no impunity for its violations. Unless we consistently call to account those who violate their obligations, the credibility of the United Nations will continue to be tarnished. The absence of an accountability mechanism for inaction by the Council also emboldens those who do not refrain from breaching international law. That is in stark contradiction with the letter and the spirit of the Charter. We welcome initiatives aimed at limiting negative votes by both permanent and elected members in cases of mass atrocities. The initiatives by France and Mexico, as well as Liechtenstein on behalf of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group, are steps in the right direction.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“Pursuant to Article 24 of the Charter of the United Nations, the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security has been entrusted to the Security Council by the States Members of the United Nations "in order to ensure prompt and effective action". The Council's failure to carry out that responsibility on behalf of the whole membership is therefore a serious blow to international law. Addressing crises only when situations deteriorate is not how the Council should uphold international law. Resorting to the use of the veto as a tool to advance national interests is not how the Council sets the record right in the face of those who continuously violate their obligations. Those examples only undermine the credibility of the Council and the rules-based international order that we have established together.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“Ithank you, Mr. President, for organizing this timely open debate on such a significant topic for the Security Council and beyond. Today's discussion cannot be addressed merely in a conceptual manner. International law continues to be violated in several conflicts around the world, resulting in immense human suffering. Unfortunately, however, current Council dynamics do not allow for a meaningful discussion on upholding international law. That is most visible on critical issues such as Palestine and Syria. As a result, the Council simply cannot adequately deliver on its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“This road map still constitutes a significant framework for efforts to achieve a political solution through the Geneva process. In this context, the Foreign Ministers of three guarantor States will continue their efforts to that end and elaborate on the next steps on 28 April in Moscow. Before I conclude, I would like to emphasize that Turkey will continue to deploy all efforts to consolidate de-escalation on the ground, to advance the political process and to address the plight of the Syrian people.”
2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source
“At the same time, the Astana format has proven to be an important international initiative to reduce violence, give impetus to political process and adopt confidence-building measures. This month in Istanbul, the Presidents of the Astana guarantor States reiterated what they underlined in their joint statement in November 2017: that the political solution to the conflict should be achieved through a Syrian-owned, Syrian-led process leading to a new constitution, as well as free and fair elections, under appropriate United Nations supervision. In this understanding, the Sochi congress endorsed the 12 Living Intra-Syrian Essential Principles put forward by United Nations Special Envoy De Mistura and called for the establishment of a constitutional committee.”
2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source
“We expect a similar pattern of stabilization in and return to Afrin. In the same spirit, have we stepped up our humanitarian efforts. From the beginning, we have been providing continuous humanitarian aid and fundamental health services to the region in order to prevent civilian suffering. We also have closely cooperated with the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs on how to best respond to changing circumstances. We are currently working on new United Nations cross- border humanitarian assistance shipments from Turkey to Afrin, with the first shipment having already been delivered in early April. The United Nations-led Geneva process remains the main venue for finding a lasting political solution to the Syrian conflict, in line with resolution 2254 (2015).”
2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source
“In that understanding, we have announced an additional $10 million for the UNRWA programme budget and increased our in-kind donation. We also decided to pledge â‚¬11 million to the Gaza central desalination plant project. While our assistance to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinians will continue, we will spare no effort to contribute to a lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We shall also pursue our efforts to calm the situation on the ground in Syria and to advance the political process. Turkey has also been actively contributing to the counter-terrorism and stabilization efforts in Syria. Operations that we have carried out, namely Euphrates Shield and Olive Branch, have cleared more than 4,000 square kilometres of terrorists. So far, 160,000 Syrians have voluntarily returned to the Euphrates Shield area.”
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