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"Türkiye and Spain will continue to work together for the resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict"

Presidency Of The Republic Of Turkey

13.06.2024

Speaking at a joint press conference with President Sánchez of the Government of Spain, President Erdoğan said: "We, as Türkiye and Spain, will continue to work together for the resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict."

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Madrid for the 8th Türkiye-Spain Intergovernmental Summit, spoke a joint press conference with President Pedro Sánchez of the Government of Spain following their bilateral meeting, the meeting between the delegations and the signing ceremony of the agreements.

Stating that they have discussed in detail the enhanced military cooperation and defense industry relations with Spain during today's talks, President Erdoğan said: "Spain, with its air defense systems stationed in our country since 2015, has been providing support to both Türkiye's security as an ally and NATO's collective security. I, on behalf of myself and my nation, once again thank our Spanish friends for their support."

President Erdoğan voiced his hope for this contribution to set an example to some other NATO allies as well.

"SPAIN HAS ALWAYS SUPPORTED TÜRKİYE'S EU MEMBERSHIP"

Noting that they addressed the Türkiye-EU relations at the talks as well, President Erdoğan added that Spain has been among the friendly countries that have provided the strongest support to Türkiye's EU accession process since the very beginning.

Stating that they expect Spain's this attitude to increasingly maintain in the period ahead, President Erdoğan said: "We have discussed with Mr. President of the Government the threat of xenophobia and the increasing Islamophobia all across Europe. The picture emerged following the European Parliament elections have unfortunately increased our concerns."

Stressing that the developments taking place in the occupied Palestinian lands, Gaza in particular, has been the top item on their agenda, President Erdoğan said: "Spain's decision to recognize Palestine is of utmost importance. We sincerely hope that Spain's this attitude will set an example to other countries that have yet to recognize Palestine."

"WE HAVE REITERATED OUR STRONG SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE'S SOVEREIGNTY"

Stressing that Türkiye and Spain will continue to work together for the resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict, President Erdoğan noted that they will follow the implementation process of the UNSC resolution for an immediate, full and complete ceasefire in Gaza, adding that their priority is the establishment of permanent ceasefire and uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid.

Noting that they have exchanged views on the Russia-Ukraine war as well, President Erdoğan said: "We have reiterated our strong support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty. I have once again explained that we believe that the establishment of a just, comprehensive and lasting peace is possible for Ukraine through negotiations."

"UNSC MEMBERS SHOULD PUT NECESSARY PRESSURE ON ISRAEL"

Answering reporters' questions following his remarks, President Erdoğan, in response to a question regarding the UNSC resolution for an immediate and full ceasefire in Gaza, said that their stance will always be positive on a plan or resolution that will stop the bloodshed, ensure just and lasting ceasefire and bring peace to the region as well as the Palestinian lands, including Gaza.

Stressing that what matters is to address and implement this plan and resolution in a sincere and peace-oriented manner, President Erdoğan went on to say that the members of the Security Council, the US in particular, should stand behind this resolution and put necessary pressure on Israel to ensure immediate ceasefire, voicing his hope that Israel stop its attacks and pursue a track that will lead to lasting peace in the region.

"WORLD'S FATE IS IN THE HANDS OF FIVE COUNTRIES"

Drawing attention to his book A Fairer World is Possible, President Erdoğan said currently the fate of the world is in the hands of five countries, and that if one of these five countries says 'No,' the case is closed.

Further stating that one of these five countries stands with Israel while 40 thousand people, including women and children, have been killed, President Erdoğan pointed to Mr. Sanchez's move regarding the recognition of Palestine, and added: "We need to promote this. Great responsibility falls to printed and visual media as well. Will we not raise our voices to the murder of nearly 150 journalists by Israel? Will we not stand up against this? So, we should take this step all together. This is what we are doing right now. Israel mercilessly continues its massacres. And while Israel continues its massacres, especially the US' stance deeply saddens us."