Türkiye criticizes UN Security Councils veto power as barrier to recognition of Palestine

Türkiye criticizes UN Security Councils veto power as barrier to recognition of Palestine

Türkiye strongly criticized the usage of the veto energy on the UN Security Council on Wednesday as a hindrance to Palestine’s rightful place amongst nations.

“Türkiye firmly believes that the use of the veto power in the UN Security Council should not obstruct the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people. It should not be a barrier to an immediate ceasefire either,” Ahmet Yildiz, Türkiye’s everlasting consultant to the UN, advised the General Assembly.

Highlighting the importance of addressing a veto by a everlasting member of the Security Council on the draft decision for Palestine’s admission to the UN, Yildiz affirmed Türkiye‘s “unwavering support for Palestine’s application for full UN membership.”

He urged the worldwide group to urgently deal with the Palestinian query and acknowledge the elemental rights of the Palestinian folks.

Yildiz lamented in regards to the deadlock within the Council, labeling it as a severe setback to the founding rules of the UN and its mandate to take care of worldwide peace and safety.

Underscoring the enduring problem posed by the Palestine challenge to peace and safety within the Middle East, the Turkish envoy burdened the continuing humanitarian disaster in Gaza and condemned the brutal assault and displacement of Palestinians.

He emphasised the pressing want for the implementation of related Council resolutions and measures issued by the International Court of Justice, and strongly opposed any army operation towards Rafah within the southern Gaza Strip.

Saying that worldwide legislation is relevant to all international locations “without distinction and discrimination,” Yildiz affirmed that “No state is above the law.”

“The consequences of abandonment of international law will only bring more instability, more aggression, more conflict, and more suffering,” Yildiz warned, expressing considerations in regards to the regional spill-over of the battle.

Calling for worldwide motion to compel Israel to make sure secure and unhindered humanitarian entry to Gaza, he reaffirmed Türkiye’s robust help for the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) and condemned smear campaigns towards it.

Yildiz famous Türkiye’s dedication to ending the battle and bringing everlasting peace and stability to the area via a two-state answer.

“Türkiye will continue its tireless efforts towards ending this conflict as well as bringing permanent peace and stability to the region,” he affirmed, asserting that Palestinians deserve nothing lower than a way forward for dignity, freedom and prosperity.

Source: www.anews.com.tr