Türkiye contributed to global peace, security in 2022: President Erdogan

With its roles within the Black Sea grain initiative and the mediation within the Russia-Ukraine struggle, Türkiye has contributed to establishing world peace, tranquillity, and safety in 2022, Türkiye’s president stated.

In his New Year’s message on Saturday, Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasised that Ankara made a vital contribution to the answer of the worldwide meals disaster by implementing the Istanbul grain export deal and securing its extension, which permits exports of products from key Ukrainian ports within the Black Sea.

“No one can deny the fact that Türkiye has gained the respect of all, including its perennial adversaries, with its sensible and calm stance favouring peace and restraint in international crises,” he stated.

Ankara has efficiently held the time period presidency of the Organization of Turkic States and MIKTA, a grouping of Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Türkiye, and Australia.

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“Our goal is no longer to rank in the top tier of the global political and economic league. Our goal is rather to obtain the political and economic strength that will put us among the very top of the top tier,” he stated.

Stating that they strengthened the illustration of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), which joined the Organization of Turkish States as an observer member, Erdogan stated they informed the entire world in regards to the violations carried out within the Eastern Aegean Islands, which have non-military standing.

“We ensured that NATO’s 2022 Strategic Concept was shaped within the framework of Türkiye’s sensitivities and expectations,” he added.

Fight in opposition to terrorism, irregular migration

As of the start of this 12 months, the Turkish armed forces neutralised 4,013 terrorists, he stated, including a complete of 100 large- and 453 medium-scale operations have been carried out within the combat in opposition to terrorism.

448 terrorists have been neutralized within the Operation Claw-Lock, which was launched in April to focus on PKK terrorist hideouts in northern Iraq’s Metina, Zap, and Avasin-Basyan areas close to the Turkish border, he stated.

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A complete of 39 households have been reunited with their youngsters kidnapped by the fear group, the president stated.

Since the start of 2022, Ankara has deported over 119,800 unlawful immigrants, he stated, including Türkiye has ensured the voluntary return of 538,000 folks to the secure zones in Syria.

Also, 258,115 unlawful immigrants have been prevented from crossing the border, and seven,899 unlawful immigrants have been held by the Turkish armed forces.

Source: AA