ANTALYA, Türkiye, April 11. We are certainly in a time of uncertainties, unpredictabilities, crisis, and conflicts at both regional and global levels, said Cevdet Yılmaz, Vice President of the Republic of Türkiye, as he addressed the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, TurkicWorld reports.
He highlighted the growing economic and technological rivalry, particularly between the U.S. and China, as the central issue driving new global conflicts, replacing the security-focused tensions of the Cold War era.
"Today, the central issue is economic competition, technological competition, rather than security issues," Yılmaz explained, pointing to ongoing conflicts like the Ukraine-Russia war and the crisis in Gaza. He also noted the increasing impact of tariff wars as a clear example of these evolving tensions.
For Türkiye, Yılmaz stressed the need for "dynamic policy formulation and implementation" to navigate this shifting global landscape. He explained that while general frameworks and principles are crucial, Türkiye must adapt to rapidly changing developments. "We need to carefully analyze day-to-day events and adjust our policies accordingly," he said.
Yılmaz also addressed Europe’s security and economic challenges, noting that the continent is facing issues similar to those between the U.S. and China, particularly in relation to Russia. He underscored the potential for closer cooperation between Türkiye and Europe, stating that "Europe and Türkiye can work together on these issues."
The VP urged a focus on bilateral and regional diplomacy rather than searching for a new world order. "It is important to build a new world order through diplomatic engagement and cooperation," he said, reinforcing Türkiye’s commitment to dynamic and proactive global diplomacy.
