Turkey’s new ambassador discusses justice and peace in Tashkent (video)

On March 28, at the “Hilton” hotel in Tashkent, during the public forum titled “The World Can Be Fairer,” Turkey’s Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Ufuk Ulutaş, spoke about the veto practices of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council—China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States—and addressed the unfairness and hypocrisy in global politics. This was reported by a QALAMPIR.UZ correspondent.

At the meeting, attended by representatives from over 20 countries, including Uzbekistan, who gathered to analyze the causes of global injustices and seek solutions, the ambassador began his speech with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s remark from years ago: “The world is bigger than five.”

According to Ufuk Ulutaş, Erdoğan’s call resonated in every corner of the world—from Somalia to Indonesia, Bosnia and Herzegovina to Sudan, Uzbekistan to Venezuela, Palestine to Rwanda.

The ambassador continued by expressing concerns about the international system established around the UN to ensure justice and peace after World War II (the Security Council). He stated that the system has become outdated over the years and that its rules are being applied with double standards.

As an example, the diplomat pointed to the Palestinian issue, criticizing the international community for its inability to address the crimes committed against the Palestinian people over the years.

“We can forgive many things, but the brutality, savagery, and massacres we've witnessed since October 7, 2023:

Children and women torn from life;

Journalists, representatives of international organizations, and medical workers killed while performing their duties;

Tens of thousands of people punished with hunger and deprivation;

Innocent people whose hospitals and schools have been destroyed;

Thousands of refugees displaced from their homeland—this trend must end,” the ambassador said.

He also recalled bitter memories of massacres against Muslims—such as the plight of populations in the Balkans at the hands of extremists and genocide supporters.

Additionally, Ulutaş addressed the brutality of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.

“When the Syrian government inflicted harm on its people through various means, including chemical weapons, the international community remained silent. Together, we witnessed how alone the Syrian people were,” he stated.

Concluding his speech, the ambassador addressed the activities of the UN, emphasizing that its decisions and promises are not being adequately implemented. He stressed the need for deep reforms within the organization.

Last month, after completing his four-year mission in Uzbekistan, Turkey’s former ambassador, Olgan Bekar, was succeeded by Ufuk Ulutaş as Turkey’s Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to Uzbekistan. On March 6, Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Ulutaş’s credentials.