Turkey stands out as a “playmaker” actor in coping with international dangers and present diplomatic points. From rising racism within the West to F-16 talks with the USA; From the US go to of CHP Chairman Kılıçdaroğlu to the normalization course of with Armenia MORNINGMaking evaluations to , Akif Çağatay Kılıç, Chairman of the Parliamentary International Relations Committee, drew consideration to the truth that racism in opposition to faith has reached the very best degree in Europe and that racism is a contagious factor.
Evaluating the contacts of CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu within the USA, Kılıç stated: “The conferences of our President inside the framework of the UN are apparent, we do not need any secrets and techniques about his program. After all, we could have personal conferences, however we additionally declare it. There’s an unknown course of in this system.
If there’s a half that can increase a query mark within the site visitors of the assembly when the chief of the principle opposition get together goes overseas, it would appeal to my consideration as an AK Get together deputy and the Chairman of the Parliament’s International Affairs Committee, in addition to as a citizen. He can discuss to anybody he needs politically, it is none of our enterprise, however figuring out who he is assembly there may be one other matter. It may be stated, ‘I’ll have personal conferences throughout this era,’ however disappearing is one thing else. There’s additionally lots of criticism within the press. If there have been such visits in lots of EU international locations that they’re attempting to reference, stones would go away.”
HARMONIZATION MAY BE MID-NOVEMBER
Referring to the method concerning the F-16s that Turkey plans to purchase from the USA, Kılıç reminded that they made two visits as a celebration in Could and September. Kılıç said that they met with greater than 40 politicians throughout these visits and stated that there are technical points that should be negotiated. Kılıç stated, “There have been two articles that we didn’t settle for within the Home of Representatives, however they don’t seem to be within the Senate draft. Due to this fact, there can be a harmonization course of. I feel the harmonization work could also be round mid-November. This step by the Senate is a optimistic sign. It sheds gentle on the path of the method. “I imagine that it’s supported by the administration. There was undoubtedly an change of views right here, a call was taken. These two articles weren’t included within the textual content. The F-16 course of additionally contributes to the goal of 100 billion {dollars} of commerce quantity. I predict that the optimistic progress will proceed in a optimistic method,” he stated.
Racism is contagious
Noting that they observe political and social developments intently, Kılıç stated that the rise of events on the far proper and even racist approaches in Italy, the UK, France, Austria, Switzerland and a few of the Balkan international locations is worrying. Underlining the significance of Germany by way of its capability to affect political and social currents in Europe, Kılıç stated that there are extremes in German politics and stated, “Islamophobia comes first amongst racism.
Racism in opposition to faith is at its peak in Germany. We perceive this from the assaults on mosques. There are disrespects akin to drawing a swastika and leaving a pig’s head. Contemplating the general public opinion polls, the far-right AFD is the primary get together within the German state of Branderburg. Racism is a contagious factor, and when it’s contaminated, it evolves into occasions that can hurt social life.” Kılıç, referring to the truth that minorities are prevented from collaborating in lots of political actions in Germany and will not be given the fitting to talk, stated, “How is it that individuals say, ‘You can not forestall a celebration that has come out of the poll field in your nation’? On the level of not accepting politicians who’ve been voted politically in their very own nation?”
ISLAMOPHOBIC STATEMENTS IN THE ISLAMOPHOBIA REPORT
“There are individuals in Europe who say, ‘We have to prohibit the motion and dwelling house of Muslims so long as they do not sleep with us.’ This contradicts the essential values that Europe claims and places ahead,” Kılıç stated. Mentioning {that a} report on Islamophobia was revealed within the Parliamentary Meeting of the Council of Europe final week, Kılıç stated, “The report is about Islamophobia, however if you have a look at the conversations, there’s a downright racist thoughts. ‘You aren’t like me. “Man is a being with ideas, emotions, beliefs and social networks. If an individual shouldn’t be allowed to stay with these traits, his elementary rights and freedoms are taken away from him,” he stated.
BEHIND NATO STANDARDS
Relating to Germany’s resolution to allocate 100 billion Euros to its protection funds, Kılıç stated, “This isn’t the armament funds. It’s because the German Armed Forces has been uncared for for years and has fallen far behind NATO requirements by way of the infrastructure and capabilities of its weapon programs.”
THE PROCESS IS POSITIVE WITH ARMENIA
Stating that there can be soccer matches between Armenia and Turkey on March 25 in Armenia and in Turkey on September, Kılıç stated, “Our nationwide staff will go there, possibly we are going to go there too. The normalization course of goes effectively. It is usually optimistic with Azerbaijan. We have to stroll with out resorting to provocations.” .