In a message on the occasion of International Human Rights Day, Erdogan pointed out that the massive destruction in Gaza places a shared responsibility on the international community to rebuild it and support its people, stressing that “the only way towards a just and lasting peace (in the sector) is to consolidate the ceasefire that Turkey helped achieve, and to push the two-state solution towards immediate implementation.”
The Turkish president condemned Israel’s continued violation of the ceasefire through its attacks, which, since the agreement was reached on October 11, have resulted in the killing of at least 370 Palestinians, stressing that strengthening international pressure on it is necessary to prevent a renewal of the conflict in the Gaza Strip.
On another note, President Erdogan pointed to the continuation of Turkish efforts to establish peace in Sudan, in order to stop the bloodshed and restore security and stability in the country.
In a related context, Erdogan stressed that the rise of the culture of hatred and racism and the threat to freedom of belief in the world undermine the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, highlighting the need to confront Islamophobia and hate speech firmly.
He added: “ Turkey will continue to defend human rights and dignity throughout the world, without discrimination based on language, race or origin .”
In his message, the Turkish president also said that his country is resolutely confronting terrorism, which has cost it thousands of lives over the decades, stressing that the goal of a "terror-free Turkey" will remain a priority for his government, and that the path of development, cooperation and stability in the region will continue with steadfast Turkish support.
Erdogan concluded his message by congratulating the Turkish people and the world on Human Rights Day, wishing that this day would bring peace, stability and justice to Gaza, Palestine, Sudan and the rest of the world.
