Portal Ukraine Kyiv February 28, 2024
Turkey supports Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, supports a just and lasting solution to the war in Ukraine, and is ready to host “peace talks” between Russia and Ukraine again.
This came in a speech by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a video speech to the participants in the Ukraine-Southeastern Europe Summit, according to the newspaper “Ukrinform”, citing the Anatolia Agency.
“Turkey’s support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, security and territorial integrity is known to everyone. We are also making every effort to protect the rights and interests of our citizens from the Crimean Tatars,” Erdogan said.
According to him, diplomacy and dialogue should be given a chance to reach a “just and lasting solution” to the war in Ukraine, which began in February 2022.
He added, “I am of the opinion that joint efforts must begin at least to determine the general criteria for peace.”
President Erdogan said Turkey supports “in principle” the 10-step peace formula put forward by Ukrainian President Zelensky, and is ready to contribute to the “rapid recovery and reconstruction” of the war-torn country.
Erdogan pointed out that Turkey played a leadership role in efforts related to food security.
“The Black Sea Grain Initiative, which was established and played a crucial role through our efforts, also maintains its place on our agenda,” he added.
Erdogan also stressed the need to introduce security rules in the Black Sea, and that Ankara is negotiating a new UN-backed resolution on security obligations.
