Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. Ahmet Davutoglu, Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey

The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Mr. Ahmet Davutoglu, Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey.

The Secretary-General expressed his sincere condolences to the Government and people of Turkey over recent terrorist attacks.

The Secretary-General and the Prime Minister discussed at length the situation in Syria and Iraq, including international efforts to combat the threat posed by ISIL and move towards a political solution to the conflict. The Secretary-General warmly thanked the Prime Minister for his country’s very generous support to the huge influx of refugees from Syria.

The Secretary-General and the Prime Minister agreed on the importance of the negotiations for a comprehensive settlement in Cyprus, as well as Turkey’s role in supporting the process.

They also discussed developments related to the Middle East Peace Process, especially the current need to keep tensions down in Jerusalem. They also exchanged views on the alarming situation in Yemen, as well as the preparations for next year’s crucial World Humanitarian Summit to be held in Istanbul.