Kurtulmuş, in his speech at the "Seeking a New Regional Social Contract in the Middle East" program held at the Sheraton Hotel in cooperation with the Center for Middle East Studies (ORSAM) and Oxford University, underlined that one of the areas the world will focus on from now on will be a new multi-polar, multi-centered world system.
Kurtulmuş said that they carefully followed the development of the multipolar system and formed their ideas about what it would bring to the region and Türkiye.
Stating that they are aware that multipolarity alone will not be sufficient to establish a new, fair order in the world, Kurtulmuş said, "From now on, one of the issues that need to be discussed most in the international system is what the principles of international law will be and how new centers of power can be taken under control with the lessons we will learn from the developments we have experienced so far. The issue is not who replaces whom and sits at the center of power, but how powers can be limited, and within what international law framework power can be transformed into a humane form. Therefore, this issue is for us the issue in the international system from now on." "It is inevitable that it will be one of our main priorities in the pursuit of equity and justice." he said.
"Türkiye can never be a country that just watches"
Stating that the geography where Türkiye is at the center is also experiencing completely new developments in addition to the developments in the world, Kurtulmuş said, "Turkey can never be a country that just watches, only follows the developments, and only reacts to the developments, both in the establishment of the new order in our region and in the process of rebuilding the global system. Turkey is definitely a country that produces guiding ideas in the new developments of both its region and the world in the process and region where such important changes are taking place, and feels itself primarily responsible and authorized to produce solutions to the problems. Therefore, even the slightest change in this region "We act with an understanding that envisages Türkiye not only being aware of developments, but also taking a proactive role in these developments." made his assessment.
Kurtulmuş underlined that politics cannot be developed in the Middle East with the political ideas, paradigms and presuppositions put forward by imperialist projects, and emphasized that the search for a new regional peace and regional social contract among the peoples in the Middle East will be one of the most fundamental dynamics of the next period.
Pointing to Türkiye's efforts in the common search for peace and clearing the region of armed conflicts, Kurtulmuş continued his words as follows:
"We have initiated a process that we can call the Turkey Model and we have been extremely successful so far. I would like to express that the issue is not just a process of laying down arms or just disarming and dissolving an organization. When we look at its essence, the issue is to pave the way for the re-compilation, recovery and unity of the peoples who have been dispersed in our region by the imperialists for more than a century. We can achieve this with good will, sincerity and state "We started our way with his mind and have come a long way."
Kurtulmuş underlined that the Terror-Free Türkiye process is developing much healthier and faster compared to other countries.
Stating that Türkiye has reached the point that it takes 8-9 years in other countries in about two years and that there are still steps to be taken, Kurtulmuş said, "I hope that this process will be a model that is carefully considered and examined in many universities and research centers in the world regarding conflict resolution." he said.
TBMM Speaker Kurtulmuş emphasized that they believe that the Türkiye Model can make significant contributions to conflict resolution in other parts of the world or to joint social peace-building efforts.
Stating that the Terror-Free Turkey process emerged with Türkiye's domestic political dynamics, Kurtulmuş said, "Let me be frank, Terror-Free Turkey is not a project that has come to the agenda of Turkish politics or the Turkish public as a project cooked in the capitals of other countries. Our own experience, the experiences that have occurred due to terrorism, which has occupied almost half of a century in Türkiye, and our social accumulation, historical experience, cultural accumulation have been taken as basis, and a process has been managed that stems entirely from our own dynamics, based on the idea of what this nation needs, not others." "We can say that the Turkish Model is a completely national model with this feature. It is a process that emerged and developed as a result of different negotiations of all social segments." he said.
Pointing out that the Türkiye Model came to the agenda as a political issue based on the national interests of the country, which is not handled within narrow party patterns, Kurtulmuş said:
"We have left Türkiye's first century behind. No matter who we ask, the biggest problem of the first century of the Republic of Turkey is undoubtedly the issue of terrorism. Now we say clearly that this will, which came together to eliminate Türkiye's biggest problem, has started the biggest project of the second century of the Republic with this project. Thus, this model will undoubtedly be the biggest project of the second century of the Republic."
Kurtulmuş emphasized that there is no third eye in the goal of a Terror-Free Türkiye, and that it is the Turkish Grand National Assembly and the institutions of the nation that follow the process on behalf of the nation.
Stating that they carry out the process with a transparent approach that can be monitored and controlled by all segments of society, Kurtulmuş explained the work of the National Solidarity, Fraternity and Democracy Commission established in the Turkish Grand National Assembly.
Kurtulmuş emphasized that they do not see Türkiye's internal peace as separate from the peace, safety and well-being of its neighbors and said that they also contribute to the formation of a terrorist-free region with the goal of a Terror-free Türkiye.
Pointing out the steps taken in Syria and Iraq to ensure peace in the region, Kurtulmuş continued his words as follows:
"It is not possible for any country in this region to save itself from terrorism on its own. The severe test of the region against terrorism in our recent history has taught us this. We know very well the direct effects of any terrorist organization in Syria on Lebanon or Iraq. Likewise, we have experienced and learned through great and bitter experiences in the past what the direct effects of a terrorist organization in Iraq are on Türkiye. Therefore, all together as a region, regardless of the motivation, whether it is of ethnic origin, ideological origin or religious origin, the legitimate weapons of the public authority other than the state are "We know that it is for the benefit of all the people of the region that no other militia has weapons, and that moving all countries in the region away from terrorism will make a great contribution to Türkiye and other countries. Therefore, we act with the understanding that our internal peace depends on the well-being of our neighbors. I would like to underline once again that when we say a terror-free zone, we put this not only as a goal but also as a necessity."
"This is the common success of all parties"
While starting the process, he said, "No proposal that does not protect the honor of the Turks and the pride of the Kurds can ensure permanent peace in this country." Explaining what he said, Kurtulmuş emphasized that one of the most important issues at this point is that the masses are starting to understand that the future of Turks and Kurds is one.
Kurtulmuş said, "It is not possible to separate the future futures of the peoples who have lived side by side and as relatives in the same geography throughout history. We should not forget that the fate of Turks, Kurds, Arabs, Sunnis, Shiites, Muslims, non-Muslims, and everyone living in this region is common. If we are talking about a common social contract, if we are talking about a common future of peace, we have to understand that our fates are common, like our past, and act accordingly."
TBMM Speaker Kurtulmuş stated that what "deliberative democracy" is was demonstrated in an exemplary manner in the work of the National Solidarity, Fraternity and Democracy Commission.
Pointing out the importance of the adoption of the Law on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Integration with the signatures of 467 deputies, Kurtulmuş made the following evaluations:
"The support of 467 deputies for a law is an almost unprecedented success in the history of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. This is the common success of all political parties. It is the common success of not only one political party or a few political parties, but all political parties participating in this process. For this reason, I would like to wholeheartedly thank and congratulate the entire Turkish politics for supporting the process, especially the chairmen and managers of our political parties, and our valuable friends who actively participated in the commission.
I would like to say that 467 is not just a number, it means a lot. This is a vote for the trust in and longing for peace, living together, living in peace, economic development, and social integration; it is a vote in this direction. Therefore, the process opened with the votes of our 467 MPs is actually the opening of a door wide open. How 'A new order will be established in the Middle East and the world.' "If we say so, we have to take full advantage of the opportunities provided by this law in Türkiye in the establishment of the new order in the Middle East."
Stating that they have fully opened a process where all kinds of ideas can be discussed but weapons, tyranny and oppression never enter into ideas and political discussions, Kurtulmuş said, "This door is actually the door opening to the unity of the peoples of the Middle East. This door is a door opened to establish a new order in the Middle East. I hope that we will benefit from this door and will not allow any imperialist elements to enter through this door again. Enough is enough... This is the door that has been inflicted among us for about 1.5 centuries." "We have seen through bitter experience that none of them are valid. From now on, we will definitely establish an order where unity, solidarity and brotherhood will prevail. In this sense, we will open the way and doors of law, democracy and polyphony within our countries, and we will remove the obstacles in front of them, and we will unite cooperation and solidarity among the countries of the region through common projects, even if they are rivals with each other."
Kurtulmuş emphasized that it is now possible to establish an "economy of peace" instead of the economic losses called "economy of terror" or "economy of war" and concluded his words as follows:
"With the disappearance of the conflict in the region, our individual cities, districts and villages will become the subject of a new wave of prosperity. There is no doubt that even the Development Road Project to be carried out with Iraq alone will bring great economic gain to Türkiye, Iraq and other peoples in the region. At the beginning of such an important period, we, as the Turkey Model, truly see this effort we have put forward as the guarantee of the future of the region and Türkiye. We consider it as the biggest project of the second century of our Republic.
This issue is not only about Türkiye. What we are really trying to do is to ensure reorganization and recovery in our region. Our aim is to bring together our scattered pieces and the people of the region who have been reduced to dust, under the umbrella of unity, solidarity and brotherhood. We set out with this great claim, this great will, and we have come a long way. "No matter what they do, we will definitely succeed and our people in the region will continue to live in prosperity and peace until the end of time."
The program, where ORSAM President Kadir Temiz and Oxford University Global Orders Program Co-Director and Chatham House Senior Researcher Galip Dalay also spoke, continued with sessions on different topics.
