Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and AK Party Antalya Deputy Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said, "As Turkey, our approach is to keep cooperation channels open in a world where competition turns into conflict, to strengthen dialogue in the face of divisions, common sense in the face of uncertainties, and institutional solidarity in the face of changing balances." he said.
Speaking at the opening of the panel, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and AK Party Antalya Deputy Çavuşoğlu stated that the international system has gone through a radical transformation, and also mentioned the weight of the countries in the international system, their diplomatic activities, their economic resilience, their positions in transportation and energy networks, their technological capabilities and their capacity to develop reliable partnerships.
Stating that it is useful to evaluate the geopolitical importance of the Turkish world from this broad perspective, Çavuşoğlu said, "The Turkish world, on the one hand, is directly affected by global developments, and on the other hand, it stands out as an important geopolitical actor with the potential to influence the direction of these developments. With the rise of Asia, Eurasia has become one of the main areas of interaction of global politics and economy." made his assessment.
"Our goal today is to transform our common will into common power."
Underlining that geographical location alone will not bring strategic power, Çavuşoğlu said, "What is really decisive is the capacity to evaluate the opportunities offered by geography with a common vision. Transforming our potential into a permanent effect requires trust, solidarity, institutional cooperation and the will to act jointly. The Organization of Turkish States is the institutional expression of this will." he said.
Çavuşoğlu pointed out that the process extending from the Turkic Council to the Organization of Turkic States is an important indicator of the meeting of common identities with institutional cooperation, and said:
"Today, our goal is to take our existing cooperation further, to transform our common will into common power, concrete projects, permanent mechanisms and initiatives that produce results on an international scale. It is not right to measure success here only by trade volumes or the number and quality of projects implemented. The real success is the deepening of the trust established between our countries, our ability to produce solutions to common problems together and our capacity to act in coordination in the face of international developments. "
Emphasizing that Türkiye sees its relations with the Turkish world as one of the main priorities of its foreign policy, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said that they attach great importance to strengthening the bonds of brotherhood between the Turkish states with concrete cooperation projects.
Stating that they wish the Turkish world to have a greater say not only in regional developments but also in global issues in the coming period, Çavuşoğlu said, "As Turkey, our approach is to keep the channels of cooperation open in a world where competition turns into conflict, to strengthen dialogue in the face of divisions, common sense in the face of uncertainties, and institutional solidarity in the face of changing balances. I believe that to the extent that we reinforce our understanding of unity in language, ideas and work with concrete steps, the Turkish world contributes to the welfare of its own people and contributes more effectively to the strengthening of peace, stability and cooperation in Eurasia." will provide." he commented.
"A truly valuable partnership in a time when uncertainty prevails in the world: the Organization of Turkish States"
Cappadocia University Rector Prof. moderated the panel. Dr. Pointing out that 35 years have passed since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Hasan Ali Karasar said, "If there has been no bloodshed, no wars, no ethnic or religious problems in the Turkish world in these 35 years, we have leaders here who deserve to be thanked. Thanks to all the leaders who ruled the Turkish world during these 35 years and this brotherhood, including Turkey, our region has become an important actor in the world today, from what it was 35 years ago." he said.
Pointing out that there is a different geopolitical situation in the world today, Karasar said, "In a period when uncertainty prevails in the world, it is a really valuable unity: the Organization of Turkish States." he said.
"I think the Turkish world will gain more and more importance"
In the panel, Dongduk University Eurasian and Turkic World Research Institute President Prof. Dr. Eunkyung Oh, Head of Near East University Department of Political Science and Public Administration Prof. Dr. Nur Köprülü, journalist and Qalampir.uz manager Qamariddin Shayxov and Dr. from Mersin University. Faculty Member Kaan Kutlu Ataç participated as a speaker.
Head of Dongduk University Eurasian and Turkic World Research Institute, Prof. Dr. Eunkyung Oh stated that she thinks the Turkish world will gain more and more importance and underlined that history is important for the development of civilizational ties.
Stating that countries can act together in areas of common interest, meet with external partners and increase the options that can be offered, Eunkyung explained that this can enable the development of more comprehensive cooperation on issues such as transportation.
Emphasizing that regional solidarity can be benefited from common problems, Eunkyung made a presentation about civilizational ties and common capacity.
Eunkyung stated that it should be discussed how the historical relations that bind the countries can be transformed into a cooperation order.
"Regional diplomacy is something we need more than ever."
Head of Near East University Department of Political Science and Public Administration Prof. Dr. Nur Köprülü also stated that she was pleased to be involved in an inclusive program.
Underlining that the international system has changed, Köprülü said, "I think we are witnessing changes that cannot be read with the old codes." he said.
Köprülü stated that multipolarity frees up time for the main actors and emphasized that the concept of "connectivity" is one of the most used concepts these days.
Drawing attention to the conflict zones in the world, Köprülü expressed the importance of the role of the Turkish world in the international system.
Touching on the importance of the need for consultation and coordination, Köprülü said, "Regional diplomacy is something we need more than ever." he said.
"It is more important than ever to raise a common voice in defense of human dignity."
Journalist and Qalampir.uz Manager Qamariddin Shayxov also stated that some opportunities were missed during periods when they were distant from each other throughout history, and said that the Turkish world is not just a geopolitical concept.
Shayxov pointed out that the world is going through an unstable transformation and said, "Global balances of power are being reshaped." he said.
Emphasizing that it is necessary to question where the Turkish world will take part in this transformation, Shayxov explained that there are innocent people caught in the middle of wars and conflicts, and that everyone is witnessing the violation of their right to life.
Shayxov underlined that it is more important than ever for the Turkish world to raise a common voice defending human dignity in this period.
Stating that lessons have been learned from the losses caused by the separation of the Turkic world countries from each other in the past, Shayxov said, "History offers us an opportunity to establish our common future." he said.
Mersin University Dr. Faculty Member Kaan Kutlu Ataç also explained that the world was exposed to a geopolitical tsunami and that Türkiye was working on how to be better prepared for it.
