Russia, China, Turkey, Iran.. Ankara call for strategic alliance and new security system
Strategic alliance Russia Turkey China Iran: NGOs from 17 countries call in Ankara for NATO dissolution and alternative strategic alliance amid rising international tensions
An international conference concluded in the Turkish capital Ankara called for the formation of a strategic alliance between Russia, China, Turkey and Iran, as a basis, according to the participants’ statement, for new international security arrangements, during a meeting attended by some 200 representatives of non-governmental organizations, experts and academics from 17 countries.
The conference statement said that current international conditions require, according to participants, the formation of a force capable of contributing to global security, noting that the basis of this force could be an alliance between Turkey, Russia, China and Iran.
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The statement explained that participants believe that the formation of a strategic alliance between the four countries could, in their view, act as a deterrent against the escalation of international conflicts and lay the foundation for a broader international security system involving Global South countries.
It added that this proposed alliance aims, according to the statement, to prevent the expansion of international crises and avert conditions that could lead to a new world war.
Positions on NATO and international tensions
In the context of the positions outlined in the statement, participants considered that NATO no longer serves the interests of global security and called for its dissolution rather than reform.
The statement also indicated that participants view US and Israeli moves, as well as developments related to Iran, Ukraine, the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, as primary sources of risk for a large-scale military conflict.
Broad international participation in Ankara conference
The conference, held in Ankara on July 18-19, saw the participation of some 200 people from 17 countries, including political experts, academics and representatives of non-governmental organizations.
The list of participating countries, according to the statement, included Russia, Turkey, China, Iran, the United States, Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, South Africa, Switzerland, Greece, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
The conference comes at a time when international relations are witnessing increasing debates over the future of global security arrangements and the role of existing alliances in dealing with international crises and conflicts.
The Turkish capital Ankara had hosted the NATO summit on July 7, amid growing US pressure on member states to raise defense spending, with US President Donald Trump raising key files including defense relations with Turkey, the war in Ukraine, and developments related to Iran, as alliance members sought to enhance military capabilities and demonstrate unity in the face of escalating security challenges.
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Source: RT
