UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for global responsibility to ease tensions in the Middle East, emphasizing the dangers of escalating conflicts. Guterres stressed the need to avoid actions leading to major military confrontations and highlighted the common duty to prevent further escalation. Condemnations were voiced against Iran’s actions by the USA, UK, and France, urging UN Security Council action. Russia criticized Israel’s attack on Iran’s diplomatic mission, citing international law violations. Iran defended its actions as self-defense, while Israel called for international intervention to halt Iran’s activities.
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Download File: https://iha.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iha-2024-04-15_07-42-22_898378.mp4?_=1Budapest is set to host the Organization of Turkic States (TDT) Informal Summit on May 20–21, marking the first time a country with observer status, Hungary, will host the event. The city has been decorated with TDT flags ahead of the summit, which will take place at the historic Varkert Bazar near the Danube.
Leaders from Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Hungary are expected to attend. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will also hold bilateral talks during his visit.
The summit will focus on deepening strategic cooperation among Turkic states, with discussions on economic ties, security, and cultural heritage. The event will conclude with the adoption of the Budapest Declaration.