President Erdoğan Emphasizes Gaza at the International Justice Summit
Speaking at the summit at Çırağan Palace, President Erdoğan stated that Turkey will continue to defend Gaza and will not turn its back on those facing injustice.
Speaking at the International Justice Summit held at Çırağan Palace in Istanbul, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized that Turkey will not turn its back on the oppressed and Gaza.
Statements Made at the Summit at Çırağan Palace
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made important evaluations at the International Justice Summit held at Çırağan Palace in Istanbul and clearly conveyed Turkey's stance.
Message of Support for Gaza and the Oppressed
In his speech, Erdoğan stated that Turkey would suffer hardship if necessary, but would never turn its back on people who place their hope in it and face injustice.
Criticism of the Global System and UN Structure
Stating that there can be no justice where conscience and equity are abandoned, Erdoğan said that the current international system has moved away from its mission of ensuring global peace and that the UN structure is not fair.
Losses of Life in Gaza and International Response
Stating that people have been slaughtered in Gaza for three years and that more than 74,000 Gazans have lost their lives, Erdoğan drew attention to the inadequacy of the international community and mechanisms.
Turkey's Legal and Diplomatic Steps
He recalled that Turkey applied to intervene in the case at the International Court of Justice, halted commercial transactions with Israel, and issued red notices for the perpetrators of the Global Sumud Flotilla attack.
Combating Organized Crime and Extraditions
Touching upon the fight against cross-border crimes and organized crime syndicates, Erdoğan announced that in the first nine months of 2026, the extradition of 294 people to Turkey was secured, bringing the total number brought back to 736.