Balgarianovinite.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan outlined Turkiye’s position on conflicts and dialogue with its neighbouring countries, and listed the principles upon which new rules of international law should be built. His speech at the official opening of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum focused on humanism and dialogue.
“We do not confine this forum to the scope of diplomatic contacts. We view it as a platform for exchanging views, for in-depth discussions on where the world is headed, what values we can agree upon, and what new opportunities for influence may arise,” Erdogan stated.
He expressed the view that diplomacy is moving beyond the realm of seeking benefits and engaging in disputes and negotiations, and is initiating discussions on the foundations upon which humanity’s shared future will be built.
“Yes, the balance of power is shifting. Yes, new players are on the rise. Yes, competition is heating up, intensifying, and becoming more destructive. But this does not change the reality that we are facing a far more severe turning point. Today, in addition to a crisis of power, the world is also experiencing a crisis of stability. From a certain perspective, it is clear that we are standing at a serious and dangerous threshold – the system, which claims to be governed by rules, remains silent even when those rules are violated. The mechanisms tasked with protecting human rights and global security remain powerless and, in many cases, even indifferent in the face of the most severe attacks,” Erdogan emphasized.
The Turkish President spoke again about the casualties in Gaza. “The number of Palestinians who have lost their lives is 73,000, the wounded number over 172,000, and more than 21,000 of the dead are children,” Erdogan said.
According to him, what is happening in Gaza should not be viewed solely as a human tragedy. “What is happening in Gaza shows very clearly what the current system allows (…) and who is turning a blind eye. We all have a duty to search our hearts and courageously seek answers to these questions. If a system cannot protect young children from bullets, if it cannot prevent civilians from being targeted, if the rules and institutions cannot prevent the cruelty of tyrants, is that not rot at its very core?” asked the Turkish President.
Erdogan commented on the situation regarding passage through the Strait of Hormuz following the outbreak of war between Iran and the US and Israel. “Our position on the rising tensions regarding passage through the Strait of Hormuz is very clear. If one arm of the strait belongs to Iran, the other belongs to Oman. The right of the Gulf states to access the open sea must not be obstructed,” said Erdogan. He expressed the view that the strait must remain open to commercial vessels.
Regarding the situation in Syria, Erdogan expressed satisfaction with the efforts made by President Ahmed al-Sharaa for peace and stability in Syria. He emphasized that these efforts are of vital importance.
Erdogan expressed satisfaction with the warming of relations with Armenia and its reconciliation with Azerbaijan, emphasizing that this would facilitate trade between Europe and Asia through a new transport corridor.
The Turkish President underscored that his country continues to pursue its goal of full membership in the European Union. “History, geography, and geopolitics remind us that Turkiye is part of Europe,” Erdogan said.
He also highlighted the efforts the country will make to promote dialogue while hosting the NATO Summit, which will take place in Ankara, and the climate summit COP 31, which will bring world leaders together in Antalya.
The forum in Antalya, taking place from April 17 to 19, brings together 22 presidents and prime ministers, 14 vice presidents or deputy prime ministers, 39 interior ministers, 79 representatives of international organizations, and over 500 high-level representatives. Nearly 5,000 people have arrived for the event, including representatives from academia and students, and 1,100 accredited journalists will cover the programme in Antalya, which includes over 40 events. Turkish President at Antalya Diplomacy Forum Presents Country’s Position on Regional Conflicts, EU Prospects 2026 THE NEWS FROM BULGARIA – NEWS AGENCY 2009-2025 2026-04-17 16:12:40 Latest news World news Country news Most important news latest news most important latest of the day Justice Petar Nizamov Feathers Petar Nizamov- Feathers Justice bg iustitia.bg iustitia iusticia usticia investigation Burgas Bulgaria news news of the last hour news of the day news of today Bulgaria news The news from Bulgaria blitz news top news most important most commented latest news Boyko Borisov news weather coronavirus news news weather facebook youtube facebook instagram news today news of the last minutes news today today news news bg news leading news hot news bg news site for news all news news bg news of the last hour latest latest news bg news of today news today news today news of the last hour latest news today news bg news news 24 hours news vesti bg novini news world bird bg bivol bg bivol trud bg novini latest news today novinite bg news hello bulgaria political party coat of arms delyan peevski scandalous Bulgarian National Television Free Europe Television scandal exclusive live tv live right now tv tv online tv program bg live now tv news online tv online live court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas district court Burgas appellate court Burgas prosecutor Burgas prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev Prosecutor Geshev Tsatsarov Ministry of Internal Affairs Burgas ODMR Burgas ODPR Burgas police Burgas district police Burgas prosecutor Tsatsarov SGS cases Varna court chairman of the SGS court decisions on civil cases decisions on cases Plovdiv court decision of the court decisions cases Varna court criminal cases district district court decisions work in the court SGS chairman of the SGS judges Sofia court post judges Plovdiv court Plovdiv judges Plovdiv Supreme Court Inspectorate Supreme Court Supreme Judicial Council lawyer lawyer criminal cases lawyer civil cases lawyer marriage cases lawyer administrative criminal law criminal process civil law civil process administrative law constitutional law