Turkey can make D-8 more effective, says Pakistan

[FalconsForPeace]

Turkey can take a leading role on economic and political fronts during its two-year presidency of Developing-8 (D-8) states, Pakistan’s foreign minister has said.

Speaking to the Anadolu Agency at the D-8 meeting in Istanbul, Khawaja Asif said Turkey's economic influence was greater than other member countries.

Turkey will take over the presidency from Pakistan on Friday, which will mark the 20th anniversary of the international organization.

The international summit, with the theme Expanding Opportunities through Cooperation, is being attended by Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Iran's First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri and Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla are also participating.

Asif underlined the importance of sharing energy resources among the D-8 states. “They can share energy resources through connectivity,” he said.

“The connectivity is the most important factor, which will increase trade, economic relationships and political relationships.”

During a meeting of the D-8 Council, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that energy would be the primary focus of Turkey’s presidency.

“In fields such as hydrocarbon exploration and production activities, we could produce projects together,” he told delegates from the eight member states.

The D-8 countries are collectively rich in mineral and natural resources, have reliable energy and agricultural sectors, as well as dynamic and competitive labor forces, promising tourism prospects and lower operational costs.

Some members are cited amongst the top 25 exporters in the world. All the D-8 countries are important players in their respective regions.

Asif said the organization should have the capacity to resolve crises in the Muslim world.

“So, it has been suggested that the secretary of the organization should work on broadening the mandate of this organization,” he said.

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[Islamic faith&Secularism]

As long as you bring Islam into every issue, no development left to make, therefore you will stay where you have for decades been for the next decades.

Turkey can do nothing, so no time and effort should be wasted by Turkey.

 

[Tshering22]

As long as you bring Islam into every issue, no development left to make, therefore you will stay where you have for decades been for the next decades.

Turkey can do nothing, so no time and effort should be wasted by Turkey.

Actually, you could lead the block and guide the rest of them off religion and focus on daily issues like development, healthcare and environment. Make it into a solid grouping.

The others in the group don't seem to be inclined on realistic goals.

Maybe if you propose development models similar to what you guys have in Turkey, others will benefit from it.

In fact, Malaysia, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Iran can contribute a lot collectively.

 

[Islamic faith&Secularism]

Actually, you could lead the block and guide the rest of them off religion and focus on daily issues like development, healthcare and environment. Make it into a solid grouping.

The others in the group don't seem to be inclined on realistic goals.

Maybe if you propose development models similar to what you guys have in Turkey, others will benefit from it.

In fact, Malaysia, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Iran can contribute a lot collectively.

You need to be familiar with Human biology and characteristics, history and the current world order before speaking.

It is not a coincidence that the muslim dominated countries are in the same situation for the past centuries, and the next decades while the west on development.

Turkey has no resource and time for such people unless they come around on their own.

 

[cocomo]

As long as you bring Islam into every issue, no development left to make, therefore you will stay where you have for decades been for the next decades.

Turkey can do nothing, so no time and effort should be wasted by Turkey.

The concept of "Muslim Ummah" is a force multiplier which binds a billion people. Even if you don't believe in religious reasons to do so, such concept can have great strategic dividends if cultivated among Muslims.

 

[Tshering22]

Turkey has no resource and time for such people unless they come around on their own.

You still have influence and soft power which can tremendously influence others to follow your lead. Considering the steps Mr Erdogan is taking, you'd find happy followers in the Islamic world.

I am not saying that you should dole out billions of aid to other muslim countries. I am saying you act as a consultative harbinger of developed thought process the way Ataturk brought it in your country.