President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the D-8 Organization 10th Summit Meeting with a live link. Erdogan, “Turkey indigenous vaccine as we make our human experiment, ‘no one be left behind’ principle, we will offer the benefit of all mankind.” said.
Participating in the 10th Summit Meeting of the D-8 Organization with a live connection from the Presidential Complex, Erdogan expressed his great happiness to meet with the leaders of the country on the occasion of the meeting, even though they could not be together physically. The late Prime Minister Prof. Dr. Remembering Necmettin Erbakan with mercy, Erdoğan expressed his gratitude to all politicians and statesmen who have contributed to the organization’s achievement. Erdogan, praying that the summit will be beneficial for the country, the region and all humanity, said that they handed over the term presidency, which they held for almost 4 years at the summit meeting, to friend and brother Bangladesh. Expressing his wishes for success to Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Erdoğan also congratulated friend and brother Bangladesh on its 50th anniversary of independence.

“MORE FAIR, MORE STABLE WORLD TARGET”

Emphasizing that the organization, whose secretariat hosted in Istanbul and represented on three continents, has grown stronger in the quarter century since its establishment, Erdoğan continued his words as follows:
“When we were establishing our organization, we based on the prevailing of peace instead of war, dialogue instead of conflict, justice and development instead of double standards. We have adopted the motto of equality instead of superiority, sharing instead of exploitation, domination of human rights, freedom and democracy instead of oppression and domination. More just, more prosperous. As a structure that works with the goal of a more stable world, we have accomplished important works during the time we left behind. However, we know that there is still a serious distance ahead. I hope we will continue to struggle for the establishment of a world full of peace, tranquility and well-being by working together.

“THE OUTBREAK HAS ARRIVED A LOT OF DIFFICULTIES IN THE WORLD ALSO.”

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that for the last 1 year, a global test has been faced due to the coronavirus epidemic, and that the epidemic, which has cost the lives of approximately 3 million people in 192 countries, has also brought to light many distortions worldwide. Emphasizing that mere material wealth was not sufficient to ensure social justice and welfare, it was seen very painfully during the epidemic period, Erdogan said that they have drawn attention to the importance and necessity of international cooperation in the fight against the epidemic since the first day. Stating that while providing the most advanced health services to citizens, they never leave friendly and brotherly countries to their fate, Erdoğan said:
“We have clearly demonstrated our solidarity in this difficult period with the medical aid we sent to 157 countries and 12 international organizations. As a member of the G-20, we supported the initiation of the delay of debt payments to the poorest countries and the extension of its duration, such as the IMF and the World Bank. we contribute to the platform in the operation launched for this purpose. the issue of vaccine that our greatest strength against the virus, we’ve clearly in all it should not be sacrificed to the interests and greed for profit platform statement. we do human experiments currently in Turkey indigenous vaccine by our principle not be left behind after one process to be completed will offer to all mankind benefit. I wish mercy from Allah to all our brothers and sisters who we sacrificed to Kovid-19 disease, and urgent healing to their relatives and our patients with mental illness. I ask my Lord to save us and all humanity from this calamity as soon as possible. “

“WE ARE ABLE TO CONSIDER PRODUCTION WITH HIGH ADDED VALUE”

President Erdoğan stated that during their term presidency, in line with the priorities they announced, they tried to strengthen the organization and further develop regional cooperation. Reminding that they gathered today with the theme “Cooperation for a Transformative World: Benefiting from the Power of Youth and Technology” which Bangladesh accurately determined, Erdoğan said:

“The D-8 population, most of which is over 1.1 billion young people, is our most precious wealth. The way to be strong and influential is to have well-educated youth. In this context, we support the 2030 UN Youth Strategy of the UN Secretary General, Mr. Guterres. We continue our efforts to pioneer the goals determined in this strategy.When the UN Youth Center Project, which we wish to host in Istanbul, is completed, this center will constitute a new platform where valuable young people of our organization will come together. In order to achieve strong and sustainable growth rates, we have to focus on high-tech, high-value-added production.In this context, we welcome the initiative ‘D-8 Research and Innovation Pioneers Network’, which includes the most prestigious universities of our countries.This network, which makes it possible to share information between our universities and research institutions in innovative areas such as robotics, the internet of things, big data, blockchain and nanotechnology, is critical for our countries to reach their deserved place. “
Erdogan emphasized that it is possible for them to realize their cooperation potential in many areas from trade to investment, from rural development to agriculture, from tourism to energy and transportation, from health to defense. President Erdogan, “until the D-8 intra-trade volume today, 7 times more than the increase of course is valuable but not sufficient. D-8 Preferential Trade be put into effect as soon as possible by all the member countries of the agreement is of great importance. In Turkey, DR We prepared and delivered a strategy document to facilitate trade between -8 countries. ” he spoke.
Stating that they aim to make progress on these issues by hosting a meeting to be attended by Trade Ministers in the upcoming period, Erdoğan continued as follows:
“We believe that the idea of ​​an Islamic Megabank based on an online platform, which will meet the liquidity needs of Islamic financial institutions and the increasing infrastructure financing needs of the Muslim geography at the same time, is feasible. It should renew the D-8 according to today’s needs, transform it into a project and result-oriented structure, We must take steps to speed it up. “

“WE MUST CONSIDER TRADE WITH LOCAL CURRENCY”

As stated at the previous summit, Erdoğan emphasized that this organization should be strengthened with new members and partners and its area of ​​influence should be further expanded. President Erdoğan continued his words as follows:
“At our Istanbul Summit in 2017, it will be remembered that I called for trading with our local currencies. What has happened in the past four years has proved and justified this call. It is imperative that we focus on trading with local currency in order to protect our countries from exchange-related risks. In this respect, I find it beneficial for members who have not yet been involved in this mechanism to take the necessary steps. “
Pointing out that the basic core of production, employment and innovation is ultimately the private sector and many structures that support the private sector have been implemented under the D-8 roof, Erdoğan said that all these structures, especially the D-8 Chamber of Commerce and Industry, made their dialogues for more active and coordinated work. He underlined that they will continue with determination. President Erdoğan congratulated D-8 Secretary General Cafer Kuşari and all the staff of the secretariat, and wished that the month of Ramadan, which will begin on Tuesday, will begin on Tuesday, will be auspicious, fertile and blessed month.

“WE SHOULD TURN OUR BROTHERHOOD INTO AN OPPORTUNITY TO RESTORATE OUR BROTHERHOOD”

Emphasizing the importance of living in accordance with the meaning, spirit and values ​​it represents as well as reaching Ramadan, Erdoğan said:
“We should turn this month into an opportunity not only to increase our prayers, but also to revive and remember our brotherhood. Especially, we should take care of Palestinian refugees, Arakan, Yemeni and Syrian refugees, who are struggling with cruelty, hunger and poverty alongside the Kovid-19 epidemic, miles away from their homeland. We should not forget that the more our brotherhood is, the stronger our Islam is, the steadfast and unshakable. We have no other way out than embracing our brotherhood, strengthening our solidarity, loving each other for Allah and His approval. “

Erdogan conveyed his wishes to Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to get well soon after the fire damaged the hospital and dozens of houses in Bangladesh, “We built our field hospital, and now we are planning to finish the houses at the disposal of Bangladesh.” found in the description.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized that they would strongly support the D-8 Presidency of Bangladesh.

HERE IS THE PAPER PUBLISHED AFTER THE MEETING

In the declaration released after the summit, the parties were committed to peace, democracy, progress, dialogue, solidarity, partnership and tolerance and moderation in Istanbul, Dhaka, Cairo, Tehran, Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Abuja and Islamabad to ensure the economic prosperity and welfare of the peoples. repeated as fundamental and founding values.

In the statement confirming the strong belief in multilateralism, especially in the UN system, he underlined the potential and usefulness of South-South and Triangle cooperation by committing to active participation, effective coordination and cooperation with all regional and international organizations.

The declaration emphasized the importance of deepening cooperation in the fight against the effects of the new type of coronavirus (Kovid-19) epidemic on various sectors of member states.

In the statement, which was stated that it is desired to pursue the goal of sustainable socioeconomic development, the importance of mutual cooperation in trade, agriculture and food security, industry cooperation and SMEs, energy and mines, transportation and tourism was appreciated.

It was stated in the statement that opportunities to develop cooperation in various fields will be investigated.

In the statement, which confirmed that climate change is one of the greatest challenges of the age, the parties emphasized that climate change adaptation and mitigation represents an urgent global priority.

The importance of mutual cooperation in sustainability in trade, industry, intellectual property rights, agriculture, food security and other fields was acknowledged in the declaration that it is desired to continue the goal of sustainable socio-economic development.

DETERMINATION TO COMBAT TERRORISM, SAGHING AND EXTREME

The statement noted the benefits of harnessing the “enormous potential of the Blue Economy”, which can expand and diversify the trading basket internationally.

Underlining the need to further strengthen coordination and engagement between Member States, the parties expressed their determination to combat all threats to the economic development, peace and welfare of member states, including terrorism, sectarianism and extremism in all its forms and manifestations.

The declaration reaffirmed the will to combat racism, discrimination, xenophobia and all forms of anti-Muslimism.

CALL FOR INCREASING TOURISM COOPERATION

It also called for regular Senior Officials and Ministerial meetings to increase tourism cooperation among member countries.

D-8 in 2017 from a statement delivered to Turkey holds the rotating presidency of discretion, since we were talking about the projects and initiatives discussed in this process.

Among these initiatives were the establishment of the D-8 International University, the D-8 Agriculture and Food Safety Research Center, and the initiation of the D-8 Health and Social Protection Program.

It was stated that the establishment of the D-8 Creative Economy and Finance Center and the launch of the Clearing Trade System were also included in the future projection, and it was noted that the cooperation with international institutions such as the Islamic Development Bank and the UN was pleased.

In the statement, it was stated that the D-8 Project Support Fund will be established for the pre-feasibility studies of the project proposals, and also referred to the D-8 Tourism Ministers Meeting held in 2019.

“We invite you to organize Senior Officials and Ministerial meetings on tourism cooperation at regular intervals to achieve the goals and objectives and to review the work.” statements were included.

The declaration also stated that the adoption of the D-8 Chambers of Commerce and Industry Regulation, which helps to increase trade among member countries, was also pleasing, and it was also stated that the idea of ​​establishing a digital platform of the D-8 Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which encourages trade between members and other countries, was supported.

In the declaration, which pointed out the importance of D-8 members to work closely in the field of technological developments, the call for member countries to provide material and human resources support to the D-8 Health and Social Protection Program was repeated.

THE IMPORTANCE OF EQUAL GLOBAL COVID-19 VACCINATION IS HIGHLIGHTED

In the declaration, member countries were called upon to cooperate in negotiations with international pharmaceutical companies producing Kovid-19 vaccines in order to provide price and quantity advantage in vaccines.

“Since no economy can fully recover until global equitable access is achieved, equal global Covid-19 19 vaccination will contribute significantly to accelerating the global economic recovery. ” emphasis has been made.

We welcome the adoption of the 2020-2030 D-8 Ten-Year Roadmap and emphasize the importance of effective implementation of the document. In addition, we call on all stakeholders to do their part in the full implementation of the accepted road map. “

Inviting member states to consider the possibility of establishing D-8 Special Economic Zones in consultation with their ministries and institutions, the D-8 Secretariat was also invited to hold a meeting to discuss the policy framework and regulations for the establishment of D-8 Special Economic Zones.

By encouraging member states to explore the possibilities of enhancing and strengthening transport connectivity between D-8 Member States in order to facilitate intra-D-8 trade, the declaration states that ‘Preferential Trade as soon as possible to develop and ensure cooperation in this vital sector, We encourage ratification and implementation of Visa and Customs Agreements. ” expression was used.

The declaration underlined the need for timely meetings on technical and policy-making issues, while recognizing the need for continuous and effective cooperation and negotiation among member states as a prerequisite for a productive outcome.

In the declaration, which was decided to revitalize the D-8 Working Groups by increasing their efficiency and effectiveness, the efforts of the member states to organize and successfully host D-8 meetings at different levels were appreciated.

While Malaysia was congratulated for ratifying the D-8 Charter on September 26, 2019, the statement said, “During the global Covid-19 pandemic, despite the existing and emerging economic difficulties, the D-8 Member States’ self-hosting We appreciate their generosity and human leadership role. We also morally support their return to their home country in a safe, voluntary, sustainable and dignified manner. “

Calling on countries to refrain from extra-regional jurisdiction and to reject unilateral economic sanctions and economic or political pressure, which are tools against the UN Charter and international law, the statement expressed support for D-8 member states affected by such measures.

The statement emphasized the need for a strong and efficient secretariat as a prerequisite for achieving the organization’s goals and objectives, while the idea of ​​expanding the membership of the D-8 Organization was in principle supported.

THANK YOU FOR THE LEADERSHIP OF PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN

Federal Republic of Nigeria Ambassador Isiak Abdulkadir Imam, D-8 as the next Secretary General of the Organization of the report indicated that welcomed the nomination, “the Republic of Turkey Zadar-i States Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Presidency during the leadership in support of the D-8 target We extend our deep thanks for your commitment and devoted efforts. ” emphasis has been made.

In the statement, in which Bangladesh was thanked for successfully hosting the 10th Summit, it was announced that Egypt’s proposal to host the 11th D-8 Summit was welcomed and the history will be discussed later.

References: https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/gundem/cumhurbaskani-erdogandan-yerli-asi-aciklamasi-41782951