Israel’s actions violating the sanctity of Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque or Haram al Sharif are “unacceptable,” mentioned Türkiye’s overseas minister on Wednesday.
“Unilateral acts by Israel in the occupied Palestinian territories to perpetuate the occupation and to alter the character of … East Jerusalem continue unabated,” Hakan Fidan mentioned at a ministerial assembly of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital.
NAM is a discussion board of 120 international locations that aren’t formally aligned with or in opposition to any main energy bloc. After the United Nations, it’s the largest grouping of states worldwide.
“Extremists’ provocations on the Israeli side against the status of and sanctity of Haram al Sharif are at an unacceptable level. I know that the Non-Aligned Movement is also very sensitive on this issue,” he mentioned.
“We must all support a force for a sovereign, independent and contiguous state of Palestine based on the lines of 1967 with East Jerusalem as its capital and living side by side with Israel,” he added.
He burdened this was the one coverage to determine peace within the Middle East area.
The world can be a safer and fairer place, if Palestine takes a dignified place within the worldwide group as a sovereign and an equal member, he added.
For Muslims, Al-Aqsa represents the world’s third-holiest web site. Jews name the world the Temple Mount, saying it was the positioning of two Jewish temples in historical occasions.
Israel occupied East Jerusalem, the place al-Aqsa is situated, in the course of the 1967 Arab-Israeli War. It annexed the complete metropolis in 1980, in a transfer by no means acknowledged by the worldwide group.
Israeli forces and fanatical Jewish settlers ceaselessly perform raids at Al-Aqsa Mosque to impress Palestinians, and up to date years have seen the incursions develop bigger and extra brazen.
‘TÜRKİYE WORKING FOR JUSTICE THROUGH DIPLOMACY IN UKRAINE WAR’
Fidan burdened that Türkiye’s efforts to advocate peace within the Ukraine conflict is a really “telling example.”
Türkiye has been engaged on attaining justice via diplomatic negotiations for the reason that starting of the conflict, he mentioned.
“Most importantly, with the Black Sea Grain Initiative, we brought together Ukraine, Russia and the UN and averted a global food crisis. Türkiye is committed to keeping this initiative alive, and we count on your support for it.”
He added that Türkiye prioritizes the peaceable decision of conflicts by actively participating in initiatives reminiscent of peace mediation and believes that efficient multilateralism is vital in addressing international injustices.
Fidan highlighted that there’s a have to reform and restructure the United Nations Security Council to make sure honest illustration and enhanced effectiveness.
“Only then can it be able to address issues that matter to all humanity, not a few members of an exclusive club. That is the reason why President (Recep Tayyip) Erdogan’s motto, ‘the world is bigger than five’ resonates all around the world.”
Erdogan has ceaselessly criticized the construction of the UN Security Council, as it’s dominated by 5 everlasting members, made up of largely Western international locations, with Islamic international locations and the growing world severely underrepresented.
‘NAM IMPORTANT TO ADVOCATE PEACEFUL RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES’
Fidan mentioned that NAM has been “instrumental” in decolonization, disarmament and the combat in opposition to racism.
“Today, more than 60 years after its inception, NAM maintains its relevance. It is an important platform to advocate effective multilateralism and peaceful resolution of disputes.”
“Members of NAM make substantial contributions to the debate on how to achieve a better global order. This includes the reform of the UN, improving global health architectures, countering terrorism and achieving the sustainable development goals.”
He added that Azerbaijan has assumed the chairmanship of the bloc, which is a difficult duty contemplating the group’s in depth membership, coupled with the worldwide pandemic and quite a few ongoing armed conflicts.
‘ESPECIALLY ATTACKS ON ISLAM HAS ALMOST BECOME EPIDEMIC IN EUROPE’
Fidan mentioned that Türkiye actively promotes the strengthening of efficient multilateralism via numerous initiatives aimed toward addressing international challenges, together with the zero waste challenge, which focuses on preserving the planet.
“This year the project initiated by the first lady, her excellency Emine Erdogan, evolved UN policy thanks to the support of your nations.”
He added that 2023 is the centennial of the Turkish Republic and the Turkish War of Independence has been an inspiration to many international locations.
“Now, under the leadership of President Erdogan, we are stepping into the second century of the Turkish Republic.”
“In this new era, we will be actively addressing global problems, ranging from terrorism and armed conflicts to racism and climate change. Not everyone acts the same way. When faced with problems of great magnitude, some prefer turning a blind eye to road causes and choose blaming others.”
Highlighting that hatred focusing on Muslims, individuals of African and Asian origins, Jews and immigrants has reached unprecedented ranges, Fidan added: “Especially attacks on Islam has almost become an epidemic in Europe.”
Referring to final week’s burning of a duplicate of the Quran in entrance of a mosque in Stockholm, Sweden, which drew widespread outrage, Fidan mentioned: “Burning the Quran, on the very first day of Eid al-Adha and allowing it to happen under the disguise of freedom of expression is a blatant insult to billions [of people]. However, this rather grim picture should not discourage us.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr
