Position Papers by Country

Position paper for Türkiye

Committee:	GA First
Topic:	Consolidation of peace through practical disarmament measures
Paper text:
Since the inception of the United Nations (UN) one of our main goals as a body has been to ensure peace through disarmament measures. While this goal has stagnated at times TÃ¼rkiye believes that it is now more important than ever to reestablish faith in the UNs ability to obtain and maintain peace. TÃ¼rkiye has long supported goals for non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and nuclear material; welcoming the UNSC Resolution 1540 and regularly submitting reports from 2004 to 2020 to the 1540 committee. In the same realm of nuclear disarmament TÃ¼rkiye has been an active member of the Conference of Disarmament (CD). TÃ¼rkiye also fully supports UN actions to eradicate the illicit trade of small arms and light weapons (SALW). TÃ¼rkiye has also thrown its weight behind several organizations and Export control regimes outside of the United Nations such as the Wassenaar Arrangement (WA), which aims to control exports of conventional weapons and dual-use equipment. The Republic of TÃ¼rkiye believes that these outside factors are a crucial part of building a peaceful future and seeks to deepen relations with fellow Member States that feel likewise. At this time TÃ¼rkiye supports further initiatives to prevent the proliferation of Nuclear weapons and will throw its weight behind any constructive dialogues that further this effort. More specifically we would like to push forward motions that would limit the development, use and stockpiling of anti-personnel mines as they leave nothing but destruction even after the conflict has ended. The plague of abandoned minefields continues to maim, dismember and kill all across the world and as conflicts continue to arise we must ensure that this plague does not spread further than where it already is and in time the issue may be eradicated.. We also wish to push for wider support of UN Resolutions on the matters of preventing the illicit trade of all small arms trading and any sensible regulations of Weapons of Mass Destruction so that we may build a cooperative future devoid of bloodshed.

Committee:	GA First
Topic:	Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction
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Chemical weapons have been a blight on this world ever since they were first used in the trenches of the First World War. In recent years our neighbors to the east have been plagued by several chemical attacks and given the rise in conflicts seen in recent years we, as an international community, may see an increase in chemical attacks spreading across the world. This is wholly unacceptable in the modern world and we must do everything we can to deter this. This is why TÃ¼rkiye has committed itself to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and its continued success. TÃ¼rkiye signed into the CWC in 1997 and by extension became a member of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons(OPCW) and has been a faithful member ever since. In recent years TÃ¼rkiye has aided in the funding of the ChemTech Centre in the Netherlands. This facility will serve as a platform for all CWC abiding nations to collaborate on all future goals regarding a chemical weapon-free future. The ChemTech facility will also act as a training facility for all nations furthering their own domestic efforts to rid themselves of the chemical menace that has haunted our world for too long. All this being said, TÃ¼rkiye believes that, while great strides have been taken in the destruction of chemical weapons, the national body should impose harsher sanctions against Member States that violate the mission of the CWC, more specifically in regards to all Member States that have been confirmed to be involved in chemical attacks. All Member States who are actively involved in the idea of a chemical weapon-free future should demand that all chemical regimes should be held to the same standards as these unacceptable acts serve only to worsen humanitarian situations involved in conflict and increase tensions across the world. The Republic of TÃ¼rkiye appreciates the steps taken to look into the incomplete declaration of chemical weapons submitted by chemically active Member States but too little has been done to deter these heinous acts from continuing in the future. That is why TÃ¼rkiye in this assembly is looking to put into action stricter sanctions against all chemically equipped nations to help aid the CWC in its goal of the complete destruction of even the idea of a chemical attack.

Committee:	GA Second
Topic:	Agriculture development, food security and nutrition
Paper text:
Despite significant progress in food security since the United Nations (UN) General Assembly declared 2016-2025 as the Decade of Action on Nutrition, global food insecurity has remained stagnant following a sharp rise during the pandemic, leaving 122 million more people facing hunger than in 2019. With only six years remaining to achieve the target goals of the 2030 Agenda, the Republic of TÃ¼rkiye reaffirms its commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 2: Zero Hunger. TÃ¼rkiye commends the work that the UN and other international bodies have done in pursuit of SDG 2, in particular General Assembly Resolution 78/144. TÃ¼rkiye also renews its calls for Member States to adhere to the principles they agreed to at the Fourth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries, held in Istanbul, which established the elimination of export subsidies on agricultural goods by 2013 as one of four principles of joint action. TÃ¼rkiye has eliminated its agricultural export subsidies, yet many developed nations continue to maintain theirs. This disparity leaves agricultural workers in Member States that adhere to the agreement vulnerable, undercutting efforts toward agricultural development and enhancing global food security. Ahead of the Scaling Up Nutrition Movement Global Gathering in Rwanda later this year and the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris, TÃ¼rkiye calls attention to the 2023 Report of the Secretary-General 78/228, which implores Member States to prioritize the development and low-cost proliferation of agriculture technology for sustainable development. TÃ¼rkiye urges Member States to increase their contribution to the United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries, which TÃ¼rkiye hosts and is the only Member State to permanently fund. TÃ¼rkiye calls for the creation of a permanent funding formula for the Technology Bank to secure the estimated $35-40 million USD necessary for the Bank to achieve its mandate in order to realize the priorities for advancing food security established by the Secretary-General.

Committee:	GA Second
Topic:	Development cooperation with middle-income countries
Paper text:
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, sustainable development is more important than ever. TÃ¼rkiye believes that achieving the SDGs requires access to development assistance, but the slow uptake of programs like the Common Framework for Debt Treatment highlights the limits of traditional methods and the need for greater Middle-Income and South-South Cooperation. TÃ¼rkiye supports the UN's efforts in Resolutions 69/319 and 77/153 and endorses the development principles from the Rabat Declaration on Middle-Income Countries. As one of the largest aid providers among emerging economies and one of two emerging economies to meet the UN Official Development Assistance (ODA) target of 0.7 percent of Gross National Income, TÃ¼rkiye has long been a champion of South-South Cooperation. In the last five years alone, TÃ¼rkiye has carried out nearly two thousand developmental aid programs in Africa. TÃ¼rkiye calls attention to the fact that existing frameworks for evaluating development assistance, such as OECD DAC criteria, are primarily designed for traditional donors. TÃ¼rkiye urges Member States to develop a new global index designed to assess the quality of South-South Cooperation, incorporating principles such as non-conditionality, mutual benefit, and respect for sovereignty. TÃ¼rkiye commends the Perez-Guerrero Trust Fund for its work as a catalytic financial supporter of South-South partnerships and calls for the development of a complementary mechanism to promote and facilitate cooperation with Middle-Income Countries (MICs) that aren't in the G-77. As an ongoing recipient nation of developmental assistance, however, TÃ¼rkiye reminds the assembly that MICs, a diverse group of nations, still face significant challenges in achieving their own sustainable development. To ensure that Middle-Income Countries can effectively assist Least Developed Countries, TÃ¼rkiye calls for stronger efforts to address ongoing challenges within MICs. These efforts should be achieved through the exchange of experiences, improved coordination, and enhanced, targeted support from the United Nations development system, international financial institutions, regional organizations, and other stakeholders.

Committee:	GA Third
Topic:	Rights of indigenous peoples
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The rights of indigenous peoples are crucial to the protection of social justice, culture, diversity, and addressing critical needs in sustainable development. The United Nations Declaration on the Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Resolution 61/295 (2007), promotes a universal framework for the well-being of indigenous peoples, specifically calling out international law and policy minimum requirements. UNDRIP includes 46 articles, with Article 1 declaring that indigenous peoples have rights to all fundamental freedoms expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Resolution 217 (1948). Furthermore, the United Nations (UN) recognizes the exclusion of indigenous peoples from decision-making processes on matters which directly impact their lives. As a result, Resolution 77/179 was used to establish the UN's Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples, designed to provide support for indigenous representatives to the UN so they may be present at conferences. TÃ¼rkiye leads the development in human rights in the Middle East, specifically advocating for minority and indigenous rights in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The OIC Declaration on the Rights of Minorities (2005), OIC Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam (1990), and the OIC Declaration on the Rights of the Rohingya (2017) stress TÃ¼rkiye's stance on upholding Indigenous rights, specifically Indigenous Muslim rights. TÃ¼rkiye is particularly supportive of initiatives to protect cultural, linguistic, and economic rights while still emphasizing national unity through integration in both government and media. This has been the approach of past legislation regarding minority populations. For example, TÃ¼rkiye has passed multiple political reforms to allow for more Kurdish representation in government and even launched a state-run Kurdish- language TV channel in 2009. TÃ¼rkiye will continue to stress the importance of human rights regionally and internationally, especially concerning persecuted, indigenous Muslim communities. TÃ¼rkiye will fight for the indigenous rights of Adivasi, Uyghur, and Rohingya Muslims and stress the need for international cooperation and condemnation of atrocities against them. TÃ¼rkiye recommends other Member States grant Indigenous rights in a manner that reconciles past atrocities and grants more economic, political, and cultural freedom while making an effort to incorporate the indigenous populations into the greater national identity.

Committee:	GA Third
Topic:	Literacy for life
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Literacy for Life is a global movement to promote literacy as a human right. This movement is imperative as increased literacy rates have been proven to improve standards of living, and nations' economies, and increase levels of peace. The movement encompasses more than just the ability to read and write, it also focuses on the application of literary skills in everyday life. Improving literacy rates is particularly important for women and other marginalized communities as a means of empowerment. Resolutions 64/290 (2010) and 66/139 (2011) underscore the necessity of literacy for social inclusion and civic empowerment. TÃ¼rkiye further shows dedication to the goal of Literacy for Life, authoring Resolution 68/132 (2013), Literacy for Life: shaping future agendas, and sponsoring the revised Resolution 77/192 (2022). While the Middle East has been making strides in improving literacy rates, especially among women, TÃ¼rkiye has pioneered the movement in the region. Women have had the legal right to equal education as men since the founding of the nation in 1923. TÃ¼rkiye has further ensured equal access to education in Article 42 of the 1982 constitution. Article 42 outlines a robust legal basis for equality in education, requiring the state to ensure free and compulsory education for all up to the primary level. In regards to literacy among women, a more recent initiative TÃ¼rkiye implemented is "Haydi Kizlar Okula" (come on girls to school) in 2003 which encouraged rural girls to attend primary school which in turn helped decrease the gender gap in literacy. TÃ¼rkiye has also stressed the importance of using technology in regards to education and improving digital literacy rates having implemented the FAT?H Project in 2010. This campaign implemented more technology in classrooms which helped maintain the improvement of education and literacy rates while increasing digital literacy rates. Increasing the use of technology through FATIH and other projects has been seen as one of the main tools for decreasing social inequality. TÃ¼rkiye will continue to push for the implementation of technology and digital learning to increase literacy for life, aiming at all communities and age groups. TÃ¼rkiye will stress the importance of regional development in literacy and technological literacy to compete in the digital age.

Committee:	GA Plenary
Topic:	The human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment
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Almost the entire global population (99%) breathes air that exceeds World Health Organization air quality limits, posing a significant threat to public health. This challenge is further intensified by the triple-planetary crisis of climate change, which jeopardizes both the health and livelihoods of people worldwide. In response to this pressing issue, the United Nations (UN) passed Resolution 76/300 in 2022, which declares the human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. This resolution aims to encourage Member States to enhance efforts to provide access to a clean and healthy environment for their people and to integrate this right into national constitutions and regional treaties. The UN resolution complements the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which calls on Member States to reduce emissions and engage in capacity- building efforts to promote sustainable development. TÃ¼rkiye strongly supports these global initiatives, having been a signatory of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity since 1992. Furthermore, TÃ¼rkiye's Constitution enshrines the right of all citizens to a healthy environment and establishes the duty of both the State and citizens to improve the environment, protect public health, and prevent pollution. TÃ¼rkiye actively promotes international cooperation in the areas of technology access, capacity-building, and financial mechanisms, particularly concerning climate change adaptation and mitigation. Additionally, TÃ¼rkiye upholds the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities," advocating for support tailored to the specific needs and capacities of each country. TÃ¼rkiye is committed to collaborating with other Member States to enhance environmental monitoring, inspection, and reporting practices, and looks forward to working together to ensure a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment for all.

Committee:	GA Plenary
Topic:	Safety and security of humanitarian personnel and protection of United Nations personnel
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The United Nations (UN) has experienced a myriad of difficulties ensuring the safety and security of its personnel. Since the UN's inception 4,370 peacekeepers have lost their lives. As the world continues to face major conflicts and crises an estimated 363 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, for this reason the pursuit of protection for humanitarian and UN personnel must be a top priority of every Member State. TÃ¼rkiye is a strong proponent of deploying police and troops with the UN and currently has 139 police and troops deployed to 7 different missions. It is urgent that the UN does more to protect their volunteers including the Turkish that are in the field, TÃ¼rkiye supports increasing security measures across the board in order to insure the safety of all personnel in the field. TÃ¼rkiye is in favor of increased funding for security forces to protect humanitarian personnel in all UN missions as well as increased preventative measures to limit the spread of misinformation which has resulted in a significant number of attacks. The deployment of UN and humanitarian personnel and their impact is of extreme importance to TÃ¼rkiye and is enshrined in article 5 of the Turkish Constitution which states that every UN request for peacekeepers should be considered by the National Security Council and reviewed by the President and Parliament. In addition Turkish police officers are hired by the UN and other humanitarian organizations with special importance placed on the deployment of Turkish missions in the Balkans, Central Asia and the Middle East under Article 77 of Law No. 657 in TÃ¼rkiye. The continuation of United Nations peacekeeping and humanitarian missions are extremely important to TÃ¼rkiye as the number of people in need of assistance continues to rise. In order to continue these operations in the near future immediate action must be taken to protect these volunteers. TÃ¼rkiye emphasizes the importance of proportional increases in the contributions of Member States to expand the number of peacekeepers and safety personnel in order to improve protective measures for humanitarian workers and secure the distribution of humanitarian aid. In addition to a surge in funding and personnel TÃ¼rkiye also seeks further regulations to prevent the spread of misinformation across social media and aims to pass UN mandates to increase moderation and regulation in the broader internet.

Committee:	ECOSOC
Topic:	Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality
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Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality are fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter and the Republic of TÃ¼rkiye. When all members of society are included and empowered, they have the agency to make choices that improve their lives. As the UN recognized in A/RES/35/56, the International Development Strategy for the Third United Nations Development Decade (1980), human development is an intersectional issue in which social development runs concomitantly with economic development. Human development is about expanding all people's choices in areas like health, education, and living standards; choices that are interconnected and essential for well-being. The UN has significantly promoted inclusiveness and equality in landmark agreements such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1979). The Republic of TÃ¼rkiye strongly reaffirms itself to the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as outlined in A/RES/70/1, particularly Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1, 5, and 10 (No Poverty, Gender Equality, and Reduced Inequalities). This delegation exemplifies this commitment as TÃ¼rkiye hosts the world's largest refugee population under temporary and international protection. The care that TÃ¼rkiye holds for its refugee and vulnerable populations is present in its legal framework, as seen in Law on Foreigners and International Protection (2013). Additionally, ending violence against women has been a critical part of the national public agenda since the 1980s, becoming official state policy in Prime Ministry Circular No: 2006/17. Within the nation, social assistance has grown in the Republic of TÃ¼rkiye, now holding over 45 programs to help vulnerable households, of which 96 percent of resources go to poverty-targeted programs. This delegation calls upon all Member States to work toward cooperation and believes significant progress can be made under increased resettlement quotas, the expansion of complementary pathways for refugees such as family reunification and work opportunities, and financial and technical assistance to increase support for refugee management and humanitarian aid.

Committee:	ECOSOC
Topic:	Science, technology and innovation for development
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Sustainability is the foundation of human development and can only be reached through the amalgamation of science, technology, and innovation (STI). Technological advancements and scientific breakthroughs offer solutions to global challenges in our global health, oceans, poverty, and hunger. The 1979 United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development (UNCSTD) led to the Vienna Programme of Action in A/RES/34/218, which emphasized STI's pivotal role in achieving sustainable development. Subsequent documents, like the 2001 Human Development Report and the establishment of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) in 2007, have further supported the integration of STI in development strategies. The Republic of TÃ¼rkiye is committed to leveraging STI to bolster its economy and advance sustainable development. Through Vision 2023, TÃ¼rkiye aims to be among the world's top 10 economies by its centennial, with a strong focus on research and development (R&D) and innovation in critical sectors such as defense, aerospace, and digital transformation. The National Technology Initiative (NTI), launched in 2018, builds upon these goals by prioritizing national security, technological self-reliance, and digital transformation. In 2023, TÃ¼rkiye's economy grew by 4.5%, with projected growth of 4.5% in 2025, reflecting the success of these initiatives in driving economic growth. Key institutions like the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÃBÄ°TAK) and the Digital Transformation Office (DTO) play a vital role in this transformation, supporting STI efforts through policy formulation, R&D funding, and digital infrastructure development. Programs such as HIT-30, the TÃBÄ°TAK Entrepreneurial and Innovative University Index, and R&D Tax Incentives foster high-tech projects and collaborations between universities and industry. These efforts have helped attract foreign direct investment (FDI), with 85% of all FDI in TÃ¼rkiye represented by the International Investors Association (YASED). In line with the priorities outlined in A/RES/67/215, the Republic of TÃ¼rkiye calls on Member States to expand technology-sharing and innovation hubs in developing and middle-income nations, while concomitantly investing in renewable energy, digital infrastructure, healthcare, and sustainable fisheries. This delegation advocates for R&D tax incentives and technology transfer agreements to tackle climate change, poverty, and protect vital ecosystems.

Committee:	WHA
Topic:	Global Strategy for Women's, Children's and Adolescents' Health
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The challenges faced by women, children, and adolescents globally in the realm of public health cannot be understated, with around 287,000 women in 2020 alone found to have died giving birth by the World Health Organization (WHO) with most of these preventable with the proper resources and treatment. This is representative of a 34% decrease in the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) from 2000 to 2020, however, there remains much to be done if the global target MMR of 70 per 100,000 life births is to be reached by 2030 as laid out in the Global Strategy for Women's Children's, and Adolescent's Health. Globally another endeavor that has seen marked success while still requiring continued effort is the under-5 mortality rate, which since 1990 has fallen from 93 deaths per 1000 births to 37 per 1000 in 2022, and is still distant from the target of 25 per 1000 laid out in Sustainable Development Goal Target 3.2.1. TÃ¼rkiye has long been committed to the international endeavors towards achieving these goals, as evidenced by our commitment to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) (1985) and ratified the Optional Protocol to CEDAW (2002). TÃ¼rkiye is proud to have enacted domestically the National Strategy and Action Plan on Women's Empowerment (2018-2023), the National Action Plan on Combating Violence and Women (2016 -2020), and the National Action Plan on Women's Employment (2016-2018) to address the underlying causes of these issues, through targeted policies addressing many of the inequalities faced by women. In this effort, a further challenge faced by TÃ¼rkiye is ensuring progress continues to be made in the betterment of the lives of the women and children among the refugees who have fled to TÃ¼rkiye due to conflict in their home countries, who often face a myriad of problems differing from those of our citizens. A further obstacle arose in 2023 when an earthquake in the region killed thousands and injured thousands more, many of whom were women and children already facing inadequate access to the healthcare and resources necessary for good health. TÃ¼rkiye further calls for all nations to adopt an all-inclusive healthcare system that fully addresses the needs of all, with special attention paid to the needs of Women, Children, and Adolescents.

Committee:	WHA
Topic:	Public health dimension of the world drug problem
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Globally with more than half a million deaths annually resulting from drug use, it remains one of the most prominent challenges faced in the present day, especially as this crisis is only expected to continue to intensify in the coming decade, as acknowledged by this very body in the report by the Director General Public Health Dimension of the World Drug Problem A75(43) (2022) which only further proves the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on Drugs' assertion in 1998 that drugs remain a "grave threat to the health and well-being of all mankind" to be correct. TÃ¼rkiye has further contributed to combatting this through participation in international efforts such as the "Agreement between the European Community and the Turkish Republic on Precursors and Chemical Substances frequently used in the illicit manufacture of narcotics drugs or psychotropic substances" (2018). The sovereign right of each Member State to establish their policies per their values and people's needs cannot be abrogated, however, continued international cooperation and coordination is required to address this international issue. Through the "Policy and National Strategy Document Counteracting Addictive Substances and Substance Addiction" (2006- 2012) and many other programs it brought about TÃ¼rkiye has demonstrated its commitment, as well as through cooperation with regional efforts such as the European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA), and with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) with the The National Study on Assessment of the Nature and Extent of Drug Abuse in TÃ¼rkiye. TÃ¼rkiye believes that the best path towards achieving the SDGs lies in continuous and increasing multilateral international cooperation in working towards the elimination of the illicit drug trade, alongside demand-side treatments for the population as a whole.

Committee:	HSC-1961
Topic:	Relations Between Great Powers
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The Delegation of TÃ¼rkiye expresses profound apprehension on the escalating nuclear arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union, a situation that poses an immediate and severe threat to global security and stability. As a strategic member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, TÃ¼rkiye is acutely aware of the complex risks associated with the deployment of nuclear weapons on its soil. As a host of strategic arms, TÃ¼rkiye serves as a critical deterrent against potential Soviet aggression; however, these deterrents simultaneously heighten TÃ¼rkiye's vulnerability to a retaliatory strike, underscoring the urgency for disarmament and diplomatic dialogue. In alignment with its commitment to regional stability and international peace, TÃ¼rkiye supports the principles articulated in United Nations (UN) General Assembly Resolution 1380 (XIV) of 20 November 1959, which emphasizes the paramount importance of preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons and fostering constructive disarmament discussions. This resolution calls for the inclusion of all nuclear-capable states in these dialogues to ensure a balanced approach to disarmament. Furthermore, TÃ¼rkiye recognizes the significance of UN General Assembly Resolution 1402 (XIV) of 21 November 1959, which advocates for an immediate halt to all nuclear and thermonuclear tests, as their proliferation exacerbates tensions and poses severe risks to global health and environmental integrity. Additionally, UN General Assembly Resolution 1403 (XIV) of 21 November 1959, highlights the necessity for the Disarmament Commission to provide regular updates on disarmament negotiations, fostering transparency and accountability among Member States. Considering these critical issues, the Security Council must prioritize diplomatic initiatives that seek to de-escalate the nuclear arms race. By advancing arms control and disarmament efforts, the international community can mitigate the risks of nuclear proliferation and foster an environment conducive to lasting peace and cooperation. It is imperative for the Security Council to take decisive action alongside TÃ¼rkiye, to not only protect the interests of its Member States but move towards a future defined by worldwide stability.

Committee:	HSC-1961
Topic:	The Situation in the Middle East
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The Delegation of TÃ¼rkiye is still deeply concerned regarding the increasing involvement of the United Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) in the Middle East, which poses a significant threat to regional stability and TÃ¼rkiye's national security. A critical manifestation of this concern is the Egyptian-Czechoslovak arms deal announced in 1955, which marked a turning point in the Cold War by facilitating the transfer of over $83 million worth of advanced Soviet weaponry to the United Arab Republic (UAR), including MiG-15 and MiG-17 fighter jets, T-34 tanks, and artillery. This deal accounted for a staggering 85 percent of all foreign arms shipments to the region between 1951 and 1956 and demonstrated the USSR's willingness to ignore the Tripartite Declaration aimed at curbing an arms race. UAR President Gamal Abdel Nasser's public proclamation of this deal highlighted his ambition to establish a powerful national army, effectively aligning the UAR with Soviet interests and influence. The ramifications of such military support were vividly illustrated during the Suez Crisis of 1956, where the UAR's strengthened military posture enabled Nasser to resist Western intervention and assert control over the Suez Canal, heightening tensions between East and West. TÃ¼rkiye recognizes that the USSR's growing influence and military presence in the Middle East could destabilize the region further, encouraging aggressive postures from regional powers and undermining efforts toward peace and cooperation. The delegation calls upon the United Nations Security Council to address the implications of continued Soviet arms transfers and involvement in the Middle East, emphasizing the need for a coordinated international response to prevent the proliferation of military aid that could fuel conflict and exacerbate tensions in this volatile region.

Committee:	COI-1948
Topic:	United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan
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Tensions in the Jammu-Kashmir region have escalated within recent years following the withdrawal of British troops. Both the Union of India and the Dominion of Pakistan have filed reports with the President of the United Nations Security Council, citing incidents of violent incursions across the borders of the Jammu-Kashmir region. As these complaints have been issued to the Security Council, and it is the duty of this Council to ensure peace and security, the Commission of Inquiry will employ the following tactics to ensure the proper dissemination of fact. The Commission of Inquiry will begin its investigation by interviewing Syed Itaat Husein and B. N. Rau, the United Nations (UN) representatives from Pakistan and India, respectively (or their designees). These interviews will attempt to glean testimony regarding the government actions of both nations while also receiving information about non-government actions in the region. The Commission will then call upon Jawaharlal Nehru of the Indian National Congress Party and Khwaja Nazimuddin, the Governor-General of Pakistan (or their designees) to report upon the militant actions of both nations in response to growing tensions. These interviews will be supplemented by historical document reviews and subsequent interviews as deemed relevant by the Commission. These advisements will allow the members of the Security Council to exercise de-escalation tactics to ensure peace and security in the region, protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both parties.

Committee:	COI-1948
Topic:	The United Nations Committee of Good Offices on the Indonesian Question
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The United States of Indonesia and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have reported violent disputes in the Indonesian archipelago, citing non conformity with current treaties and recent ceasefire agreements ((such as the Linggadjati Agreement and United Nations [UN] Resolution 27). These reports have also implicated several other actors, including non- governmental groups and other Member States of the UN. Determining the relevant actors within this issue, noting that the evidentiary parties are the United States of Indonesia and the Netherlands, is of the utmost importance in assessing the complications of the dissention, as many other sovereign nations find themselves involved in these proceedings. The Commission will investigate into the military operations of both nations, interviewing the Chief of Staff of the Royal Dutch Army General Simon Hendrik Spoor and Sudirman, the commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (or their designees). This interview, coupled with reviews of documents regarding the history of the region, will provide the Commission with the proper means to provide suggestions to the UN Security Council. By assessing the current application of post-war policies on an international stage, this Commission will properly assess the progression of tranquility and stability within the archipelago of Indonesia. In doing so, the Commission will be able to provide the Security Council with insight into the proper channels of security for the civilians in the region and a solidified stance on the recognition of state sovereignty.

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