Ertuğruloğlu Addresses OIC Foreign Ministers at Annual Coordination Meeting
Minister of Foreign Affairs Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu Speaks at OIC Meeting During UN General Assembly
Minister of Foreign Affairs Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu recently attended the Annual Coordination Meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Foreign Ministers, which took place on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly meetings in New York. During the meeting, Minister Ertuğruloğlu delivered a speech highlighting various important issues.
In his address, Minister Ertuğruloğlu expressed his gratitude to the Secretary General of the OIC, Hastain Brahim Taha, for the support and cooperation extended to the Turkish Cypriot people. He also drew attention to the ongoing conflicts and terrorist attacks in several Muslim-majority regions. Minister Ertuğruloğlu emphasized the shared pain experienced by Palestinian and Turkish Cypriot communities, noting the importance of solidarity among Muslim populations.
Touching on the Cyprus issue, Minister Ertuğruloğlu underscored the Turkish Cypriot side’s 2021 proposal for a new solution, following years of unsuccessful negotiations under the United Nations’ patronage. He stressed the necessity of recognizing the existing two-state reality on the island, with equal sovereignty and international status.
Referring to the recent remarks by President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the UN General Assembly, Minister Ertuğruloğlu thanked President Erdoğan for his continuous support for the Turkish Cypriot people and his call for international recognition of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Additionally, Minister Ertuğruloğlu expressed appreciation towards the OIC Secretariat and member states for their solidarity with the Turkish Cypriot cause.
Overall, Minister Ertuğruloğlu’s participation in the OIC meeting at the UN General Assembly showcased Turkey’s commitment to advocating for the Turkish Cypriot community and addressing regional challenges impacting Muslim populations globally.
