Ankara: Qatar is an example to be followed in settling disputes between different parties, resolving crises through dialogue and diplomatic means, and serving humanitarian work around the world, former advisor to the Turkish President, Dr. Yasin Aktay said.
In an interview with Qatar News Agency, Dr. Aktay said that Qatar’s role in the field of mediation and conflict resolution in the world is internationally recognised and appreciated, and the country has earned a reputation and experience regarding that. Its efforts were manifested perfectly in bringing parties together in Afghanistan and reaching an agreement that contribute to efforts to establish peace and achieve stability there, he added.
Dr. Aktay said that mediation has a social role and gives the mediator great strength and confidence to persuade the conflicting parties to sit at the dialogue table and reach a peace agreement. He noted that Turkiye and Qatar share their keenness to serve humanitarian work around the world and resolve crises through diplomatic means. With regard to the meetings of the 8th session of the Supreme Strategic Committee between Qatar and Turkiye, he considers that these reflect the great development in relations between the two countries.
He said that the convening of the current session comes at a time when the world is going through exceptional circumstances, especially with regard to the food crisis and the repercussions of COVID-19.
He noted the strategic vision and broad horizon of Qatar, which is evident through the use of its wealth to diversify its investment portfolio along with serving the interests of the Arab and Islamic nations as a whole. As well as its distinguished role in serving the issues of the region and the Islamic world at the economic level and in sectors of education, culture, humanitarian support and smart investments.
Dr. Aktay pointed that Qatar is also partnering with Turkiye in this regard, as Ankara focuses on some smart and strategic investments, including electronic industries, defence, and humanitarian support, which opens the door to enhance cooperation between the two countries in many sectors.
Dr. Aktay affirmed that both countries enjoy great cooperation, rapprochement, and strategic relations that enable them to build on them and advance them to broader horizons. He also noted that the two countries have important mutual investments, and are linked by cooperation, coordination, and solidarity on many regional and international issues, especially about the development of the Islamic world and the establishment of peace in the world.
About the agreements signed by the two countries during the previous sessions, he said that the implementation of the agreements depends on the nature of sectors, laws, and speed of implementation. But, he said, what is certain is that the two sides have a desire to speed up the implementation of the projects.
