21/06/2023 | 20:30:21 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Esteemed members of the PACE, We are here today to address a pressing and enduring concern: the plight of undocumented individuals and the associated undocumented workforce. I believe it is crucial for us to engage in a meaningful discussion on this subject, and I would like to extend my congratulations to the rapporteur for bringing this important issue to the attention of the PACE. The report before us is a well-crafted document that... 20/06/2023 | 19:12:35 Thank you, Chairman. Distinguished members of the Assembly, First and foremost, I would like to extend my congratulations to the rapporteur, Ms Selin SAYEK BÖKE, for her exceptional report, which sheds light on crucial aspects regarding the establishment of a comprehensive framework for public health emergencies. Recent global health crises, notably the Covid-19 pandemic, have served as powerful reminders of our ill-preparedness in effectively addressing widespread public health emergencies... 19/06/2023 | 17:37:52 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Dear President, Dear Colleagues, I would first like to thank the rapporteur and the other members of the PACE observer delegation for their work throughout the observation mission. As it has been in the past elections, ensuring that the will of Turkish people is reflected in the ballot box in the most accurate way was the priority of Türkiye in the presidential and 28th term parliamentary elections of 14 and 28 May, in line with the Turkish... 27/04/2023 | 19:17:19 Thank you, Madam President. Distinguished members of the Assembly, As recent earthquakes in Türkiye and the spillover effects of climate change have shown us, we must be cautious in all that we do to protect our environment. However, it is not only the environment that we must safeguard. We must also protect our shared values in every realm of policy. Trade and investment agreements are among the areas that require special attention to ensure that they do not compromise human rights... 27/04/2023 | 16:31:45 Dear President, dear colleagues, I thank the rapporteur for his work that addresses the situation of the forcibly displaced Ukrainian civilians and children. I regret that civilians, especially children, are always the most vulnerable group that are most adversely affected by the conflicts and subsequent atrocities. The war in Ukraine has claimed lives of thousands of civilians, including children. Moreover, millions were forced from their homes and became refugees or stranded in areas... 26/04/2023 | 20:01:16 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Esteemed members of the PACE, I address you today with a heavy heart, as we reflect on consequences of natural disasters as well as on devastating earthquakes that occurred in our beloved Türkiye on February 6th during this important discussion on natural disasters. According to the latest official reports, the earthquakes had a magnitude of 7.7 and 7.6 on the Richter scale and resulted in the loss of over 50,000 lives. The earthquake has... 25/01/2023 | 12:27:34 Thank you, dear President, dear colleagues. Firstly, many thanks to the rapporteur for his subtle report. Since the Covid-19 pandemic started, governments and stakeholders used data analytics and digital technologies to identify people exposed to the Coronavirus and stop onward transmission. Contact-tracing applications were the primary resources used for this purpose during the pandemic. While these apps can help prevent infections and are a valuable public health tool, they also raise a... 24/01/2023 | 18:25:46 Thank you, Madam President. Dear Colleagues, Firstly, I would like to thank the rapporteur for her diligent work in the preparation of this report, which reflects our perspective on the steps that need to be taken toward our future with the Fourth Summit. One of these steps, as stated in the report, should be to reserve the worrying trend of backsliding of democracy, especially at a time in which we have been facing an equally worrying regression in our other two pillars: human rights and the... 23/01/2023 | 17:39:30 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Dear President, Dear Colleagues, I would like to express my gratitude to the rapporteur for his hard work on the situation of DAESH’s foreign fighters. In the context of this very important report, I would like to raise couple of points regarding the situation in parts of Syria and Iraq, where DAESH was operating. Firstly, fight against terrorism must be based on an integrative and uncompromising strategy. To be clear, while combatting... 13/10/2022 | 11:38:37 Thank you. Dear President, dear colleagues, I would like to thank the rapporteur for his valuable report. Colleagues, Russian aggression to Ukraine causes not only the killing of innocent people but also the global food insecurity. And this, of course, will affect the dependent countries and the poor people of the world. This is another side effect of the aggression of the Russians. I will elaborate this issue a bit, with your permission. We know Ukraine is among the world's top exporters of...