According to the statement made by the Ministry, Gürlek received Palestinian Ambassador to Ankara Nasri Abu Jaish after the International Justice Summit held in Istanbul.
During the meeting, Gürlek stated that Palestinian Justice Minister Şerhabil El-Zaim was also invited to the International Justice Summit, but could not attend the summit because he was not allowed to leave the country by Israel, and said that he learned about the situation through the letter Minister El-Zaim sent to him.
Minister of Justice Gürlek said: "We very much wanted to see Mr. Minister among us and to meet with him. It is also saddening for us that this invitation we made to talk about the future of justice together encountered such an obstacle. It is extremely worrying that a Minister of Justice is prevented from attending an international meeting in such a meaningful meeting where we come together to talk about international cooperation, the rule of law and the universality of justice."
"THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CONTINUES"
Stating that the International Justice Summit constitutes an important platform for strengthening international law and justice, Gürlek stated that he found the implementation of international humanitarian law and the handling of international jurisdiction and human rights issues particularly meaningful at the summit.
Gürlek reminded that Palestinian Deputy Chief Prosecutor Mustafa Ahmet Mustafa Ferhan was present in the Gaza Panel, and Fadi Abbas, President of the Palestinian Bar Association, was present in the panel discussing the future of legal professions.
Emphasizing that what happened in Gaza once again demonstrates the importance of universal and effective implementation of international humanitarian law and human rights law, Gürlek stated that they believe that the international community continues to be responsible for the protection of civilians, delivery of humanitarian aid and compliance with the rules of international law.
Explaining that addressing Israel's practices that violate international law at the summit is important in terms of the universality of law and accountability principles, Gürlek said, "As Turkey, we will continue to support the Palestinian people's quest for justice and equity, contribute to the strengthening of Palestinian institutions and develop our cooperation in the field of justice." he said.
Stating that the establishment of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the State of Palestine is one of the basic elements of a permanent and just peace, Gürlek stated that Türkiye continues to support Palestine in many areas such as health, education, development and increasing institutional capacity, as well as humanitarian aid.
Gürlek said, "Relations between Turkey and Palestine have a deep-rooted and strong history based on the historical, cultural and emotional ties between our peoples. Turkey continues to support the just cause of the Palestinian people and the vision of a two-state solution. We are determined to stand by the Palestinian people in the coming period and continue our support to the extent of our means." made his assessment.
At the end of the meeting, Minister of Justice Gürlek asked Ambassador Abu Jaish to convey his greetings and best wishes to Palestinian Minister of Justice Sherhabil El-Zaim.
