Minister Fidan spoke in Kyrgyzstan:We talked about the risks posed to global security by the massacre in Gaza
Minister Fidan spoke in Kyrgyzstan:We talked about the risks posed to global security by the massacre in Gaza
Foreign Minister Fidan said: "The situations related to the massacre in Gaza, and the fact that world public opinion, especially the West, remained silent or indirectly or openly approved of this massacre at the state level."
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said: "Together we shared the risks associated with the massacre in Gaza and the fact that world public opinion, especially the West, at least remained silent or indirectly or openly approved of this massacre at the state level. We already share the same views on this issue with everyone we talk to."
Fidan spoke at a joint press conference with Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev after their meeting in Bishkek.Fidan spoke at a joint press conference held after a meeting with Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev in Bishkek.
Expressing satisfaction with his first New Year's visit to Kyrgyzstan, a respected member of the Turkic world, Fidan said that important contacts had been reached in Kyrgyzstan and they would continue.
Fidan noted that regional and global negotiations, as well as relations between the two countries, were discussed at bilateral and inter-delegation meetings with his colleague Kulubayev.
"The steps we have taken towards institutionalization, especially professionally, are of strategic importance in this regard," Fidan said, adding that the 6th joint strategic planning meeting was held with his colleague.
Fidan said: "As a result of the work done and the decisions taken here, we have just signed our work program for 2024-2026 in your presence. The Joint Strategic Planning Group is an important issue that underlies our work."
Stating that the summit between the presidents of the two countries will be a meeting of the High-level Strategic Cooperation Council, Fidan said that the institutional meetings between Turkey and Kyrgyzstan are held in this format.
Stressing that joint projects are being implemented between the two countries, Fidan stressed that he and his Kyrgyz counterpart exchanged ideas on issues such as the economy, the situation of business people, increasing the "efficiency and consistency" of trade, mutual travel of citizens and the possibility of traveling using identity cards.
Noting that "progress has been made" on these issues, Fidan shared information that issues such as consular affairs and requests for training of Kyrgyz citizens in Turkey were also discussed.
Fidan stated that the activities of the Turkish Maarif Foundation in Kyrgyzstan and the closure of FETÖ schools in this country were also discussed, stressing that the activities of the Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University and the issues discussed are important from the point of view of capacity building in the field of education.
Cooperation between the two countries in the field of healthcare
Noting the importance of cooperation between the two countries in the field of healthcare, Fidan said: "The Turkish-Kyrgyz joint hospital built by TIKA is certainly an excellent example in this regard. Surgical interventions performed here using advanced medical technologies are a service for the Kyrgyz people and provide an opportunity to transfer our surgical and medical skills to the Kyrgyz healthcare sector."
Mentioning that they exchanged views with their Kyrgyz counterpart in order for the Organization of Turkic States (OTG) to be more effective, Fidan recalled that Kyrgyzstan will chair and host the OTG in 2024.
Fidan said he welcomed the agreement on Kyrgyzstan's border with Uzbekistan and that a similar agreement would be reached with Tajikistan this year, and said: "We sincerely wish that the conflict between the two friendly and fraternal countries would end as soon as possible. We are doing our best in this regard on every platform."
Fidan said that he and his Kyrgyz counterpart discussed the issues of "Afghanistan's reintegration into the international community, preventing a new civil war and preventing terrorism and other lawlessness," and stressed that these issues are a priority for both Turkey and Kyrgyzstan.
The contact group continues its work
Fidan said that he and Kulubayev also exchanged views on the Russian-Ukrainian war, Turkey's position as the country with the largest Black Sea coast, Turkey's relations with Ukraine and Russia, as well as how it can be effective in reviving the grain deal.
Fidan said he told his colleague about the ongoing Israeli massacres in Gaza and the work of the contact group formed by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the League of Arab States on the issue.
"Together we have shared the risks posed to global security by the massacre in the Gaza Strip and the fact that world public opinion, especially the West, remains silent or indirectly or openly approves of this massacre, at least at the state level. We already share the same thing. opinions, no matter who we talk to on this issue.
The irony and drama of this event make you think that an event that everyone agrees with, but which cannot be prevented, is still going on. It is clear that there is a need and the need to take various steps."
Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev said: "My dear friend and brother Mr. Khakan, it is very important for us that your first visit to Kyrgyzstan in the new year takes place."
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
Minister Fidan held personal meetings and intergovernmental meetings at the Congress Center of the State Residence of the President, where he arrived at the invitation of his Kyrgyz counterpart Kulubayev.
During the meeting, Kulubayev expressed satisfaction with his colleague's visit to Kyrgyzstan and said: "The Republic of Turkey is our fraternal and closest country."
Fidan also expressed satisfaction with the organization of his first visit to Kyrgyzstan in the new year and said: "Relations between Turkey and Kyrgyzstan are strong and unshakable."
Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kulubayev said: "My dear friend and brother Hakan bek, on my own behalf and on behalf of the Kyrgyz delegation, I sincerely congratulate you on your visit to Kyrgyzstan. It is very important for us that your first visit to Kyrgyzstan takes place in the new year."
Kulubayev stressed that with this visit they hope that 2024 will be a tense year between Kyrgyzstan and Turkey in terms of foreign policy.
Stating that today's meeting of the "Sixth Session of the Joint Strategic Planning Group" will be a preparation for the official visit of President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Kyrgyzstan, Kulubayev recalled that this year marks the 32nd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Kulubaev said: "When Kyrgyzstan declared its independence, the Republic of Turkey was the first to recognize our country. We have come a long way together in these 32 years. In our opinion, there are no political differences between the two countries. We believe that this visit of yours will be important for the development of our relations, and we think that this visit will open a new page in bilateral relations.
" "We are proud that Kyrgyzstan has achieved great success both in terms of political stability and development"
Foreign Minister Fidan began his speech by thanking the host Minister Kulubayev on behalf of himself and his delegation for the warm welcome. Fidan stated that they are proud that Kyrgyzstan has achieved great success both in terms of political stability and development since gaining independence.
Stressing that Turkey is a strategic partner of Kyrgyzstan, Fidan said: "Turkey, as a strategic partner of Kyrgyzstan, has so far provided and will continue to provide comprehensive support in all areas. You know our President's vision on this issue."
"There are very important issues on the agenda,"
Noting that the sixth meeting of the Joint Strategic Planning Group will be held today, Fidan said: "There are very important issues on our agenda. I hope that our meetings will be useful for the relations between the two countries."
Later, the sixth session of the Joint Strategic Planning Group, attended by ministers and delegations, continued behind closed doors.
