Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister H. Ali Özel attended the 7th Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism in New York on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The meeting was co-chaired by Spain and Iraq and organized in cooperation with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), bringing together representatives to discuss international efforts to support victims of terrorism.

Addressing the meeting, Özel emphasized Türkiye’s determination to combat all forms and manifestations of terrorism and outlined the country’s approach to counterterrorism.
Özel also referred to Türkiye’s fight against terrorist organizations, particularly the PKK and FETÖ, while stressing the importance of international cooperation in addressing terrorism and its consequences.

During his remarks, the Turkish deputy foreign minister provided information on measures taken in Türkiye to support victims of terrorism and emphasized the need to keep victims at the center of international counterterrorism efforts.
He also underlined the importance of solidarity with individuals, families and communities affected by terrorist attacks.

Türkiye Ready to Host UN Conference in 2028
Özel announced that Türkiye is ready to host the third United Nations International Conference on Victims of Terrorism in 2028.
The international conference brings together victims, governments, international organizations and civil society representatives to strengthen global cooperation and develop measures aimed at protecting the rights and addressing the needs of people affected by terrorism.
Özel’s participation in the meeting was part of Türkiye’s wider diplomatic program in New York during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, where Turkish officials participated in a series of high-level meetings on security, humanitarian and regional issues.