Turning to the Middle East, Yildiz said humanitarian conditions in Gaza “remain dire” despite the ceasefire and called for progress toward a two-state solution.
On Lebanon, he stressed “the importance of preserving Lebanon’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and stability,” describing the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as “an important step that should be built upon.”
Regarding Syria, Yildiz said the Syrian people “now have a historic opportunity to build a future based on safety, dignity, and equal citizenship,” while welcoming accountability efforts for crimes committed under the former regime.
Addressing Africa, he said Sudan’s humanitarian crisis “remains catastrophic and requires urgent international attention,” while reaffirming support for a Libyan-led political dialogue.
“Türkiye strongly supports international efforts aimed at ensuring accountability and deterring violations of international humanitarian law,” he said.
