ISTANBUL, May 13 (Bernama-Anadolu) – Turkiye is increasingly recognised as a key global player in peace diplomacy, humanitarian support and mediation, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, citing the country’s growing international credibility amid ongoing global conflicts.
Speaking after chairing a Cabinet meeting in Ankara, Erdogan said he had spoken earlier in the day with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, following discussions last week with United States (US) President Donald Trump on efforts to end the Ukraine war, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
“We support President Trump’s commitment to resolving active conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy.
“Thanks be to God, Turkiye is now a country sought after for aid, mediation and peace efforts,” Erdogan said.
He added the world is witnessing some of its most painful and uncertain days in recent memory, with conflict, tension, and instability emerging almost daily.
“The global order built after World War II has reached the end of its lifespan. What replaces it remains unclear. Humanity is being dragged into a whirlpool of uncertainty,” Erdogan said.
Despite this, he said Turkiye remains one of the few countries navigating this “chaotic climate” effectively, thanks to its strength, crisis management, and growing international reputation.
Erdogan also revealed he had held phone calls with French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin over the weekend, part of Turkiye’s continued diplomatic outreach.
Recalling Turkiye’s near breakthrough in March 2022 to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war, Erdogan blamed “war profiteers” for derailing the peace effort, with civilians, especially women and children, bearing the brunt of the failure.
“As the only country trusted by all sides, Turkiye stands ready to support the peace talks scheduled in Istanbul on Thursday,” he said, expressing hope that the renewed momentum “will not be wasted.”
Touching on another regional flashpoint, Erdogan welcomed the recently announced ceasefire between Pakistan and India and urged both sides to maintain calm.
He voiced hope that the ceasefire would help pave the way for resolving other bilateral issues, including the long-standing water dispute and reaffirmed Turkiye’s commitment to standing by Pakistan in both good and difficult times.
Turkiye, he said, rejects zero-sum approaches in foreign policy and will continue to pursue inclusive, win-win solutions through diplomacy and cooperation.
— BERNAMA-ANADOLU