The Secretary-General of Developing-8 Organization @D8SecGen

Productive meetings in Ankara with President of TİKA, Abdullah Eren [@abdullah_eren] and President of KOSGEB, Ahmet Serdar İbrahimcioğlu [@asibrahimcioglu]. With TİKA, our exchanges focused on strengthening development cooperation and exploring avenues for capacity-building, digital transformation, and joint initiatives that advance sustainable development across D-8 Member States. With KOSGEB, we discussed ways of empowering SMEs through innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, AI, financing mechanisms, and stronger business ecosystems. Sincerely grateful for their strong support for practical cooperation in their respective domains, aimed at promoting sustainable growth and tangible benefits for the peoples of the #D8 region. @Tika_Turkiye @KOSGEB

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Highly insightful and forward-looking exchanges with H.E. @fuatoktay, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, during my recent visit to Ankara. We shared views on the evolving role of D-8 in advancing economic cooperation, sustainable development, and South-South partnerships, as well as opportunities to deepen engagement with Türkiye's parliamentary and institutional stakeholders. Deeply grateful for his valuable perspectives and support for the D-8 vision as we work collectively to promote dialogue, cooperation, and shared prosperity among D-8 Member States by strengthening existing complementarities and creating new synergies. #D8 #Türkiye #EconomicCooperation #SouthSouthCooperation

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D-8 Genel Sekreteri Sohail Mahmood, D-8 29. Kuruluş Yıl Dönümü Programımızda konuşmalarını gerçekleştiriyor. #SömürüveZulmeKarşı #YeniBirDünyaD8

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Bakan Yardımcımız H. Ali Özel, Gelişen Sekiz Ülke (D-8) Teşkilatı Daimi Sekretaryası’nı ziyaret etti ve Genel Sekreter Büyükelçi Sohail Mahmood ile görüştü.

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Deputy Minister H. Ali Özel visited the Permanent Secretariat of the Developing Eight (D-8) Organization for Economic Cooperation and met with Secretary-General Ambassador Sohail Mahmood.

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Gratified with successful convening of the 51st Session of D-8 Commission in Ankara, hosted by the Republic of Türkiye. Our wide-ranging agenda covered deepening of economic cooperation among Member States; measures to strengthen D-8’s institutional capacity; pursuit of collaborative partnerships with regional and international counterparts; and next steps in the Organisation’s high-level engagements. Valuable contributions by all the distinguished Commissioners and Heads Delegations ensured productive outcomes of the meeting. The Commission Session coincided with the commemoration of the 29th Anniversary of D-8 on 15 June, bringing together D-8 Member States, ambassadors, representatives of international organizations, and senior officials from Türkiye in a renewed spirit of solidarity, partnership, and shared purpose. I take this opportunity to extend our profound appreciation to @MFATurkiye @TC_Disisleri —especially D-8 Commissioner Ambassador @aylinsekizkk; Deputy Foreign Minister Ambassador @ABerrisE; and Foreign Minister @HakanFidan for the gracious hospitality, sustained engagement, and reaffirmation of 🇹🇷’s steadfast support for the D-8 mission. #D8 #29thanniversary #15June

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Başkanımız @abdullah_eren, D-8 Genel Sekreteri Büyükelçi Sohail Mahmood ve beraberindeki heyeti #TİKA'da kabul etti.

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D-8 Ekonomik İşbirliği Teşkilatı Genel Sekreteri, Büyükelçi Sohail Mahmood ve beraberindeki heyeti kurumumuz #TİKA’da misafir ettik. Merhum Prof. Dr. Necmettin Erbakan Hocamızın öncülüğünde kurulan D-8, yalnızca ekonomik bir ortaklık değil; Hocamızın ifadesiyle “savaş yerine barışı, çatışma yerine diyaloğu, çifte standart yerine adaleti, üstünlük yerine eşitliği ve sömürü yerine iş birliğini” esas alan küresel bir adalet vizyonunun ürünüdür. Bu köklü vizyondan aldığımız ilhamla gerçekleştirdiğimiz görüşmede, TİKA ile D-8 arasında geliştirilebilecek yeni iş birliği alanları ve ortak kalkınma projeleri üzerine verimli bir fikir alışverişinde bulunduk. Nazik ziyaretleri için Sayın Büyükelçi’ye ve beraberindeki heyete teşekkür ediyorum.

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D-8'in 29. Kuruluş Yıldönümü vesilesiyle Ankara’da 51. Komisyon Toplantısı ve Bakan Yardımcımız Büyükelçi Berris Ekinci’nin evsahipliğinde bir resepsiyon düzenlendi. Ayrıca, Sayın Bakanımız @HakanFidan kutlama mesajında dayanışma, işbirliği ve ortak refahın önemini vurguladı.

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D8 Teşkilatı Genel Sekreteri Sayın Sohail Mahmood ve beraberindeki heyetle Gazi Meclisimizde bir araya geldik. Ülkemizin öncülüğünde kurulmuş olan D8 Teşkilatı kapsamında gerçekleşen çalışmalar ve faaliyetler hakkında bilgi aldığımız görüşmemizde, teşkilatın geleceğe yönelik vizyonunu ve hedeflerinin ilerletilmesi konularında görüş teatisinde bulunduk. Toplam nüfusu 1,2 milyar’a, ekonomik büyüklüğü 5 trilyon Dolara ulaşan D8 Teşkilatı üyeleri arasındaki iş birliklerinin gerçek potansiyeline ulaşması için her türlü katkıyı vermeye hazır olduğumuzu ifade ederek çalışmalarında başarılar diledik. @D8org

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On the occasion of the 29th Anniversary of the D-8, the 51st Commission Meeting was held in Ankara, along with a reception hosted by Deputy Minister, Ambassador Berris Ekinci. Also, in his congratulatory message, Minister of Foreign Affairs @HakanFidan emphasized the importance of solidarity, cooperation, and shared prosperity.

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A very special day for football fans around the world as the 23rd FIFA World Cup kicks off today. This global event is a celebration of sport’s unique ability to bring people together across borders, cultures, and nationalities. I extend my best wishes to the host nations USA, Canada, and Mexico, as well as all participating nations, for a successful and memorable tournament. Pakistan is proud to be part of this global celebration through its renowned sporting goods industry. The official match balls, “Trionda”, being used at this World Cup have been manufactured in Pakistan, reflecting the skill and craftsmanship of our people. May this tournament inspire friendship, unity, and sporting excellence across the world.

As we commemorate the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations today, the imperatives of dialogue and diplomacy cannot be stressed enough. Turbulence, transformation, and breath-taking technological change mark our world. Humanity continues to suffer from a multitude of crises – from military conflicts to political disputes, from development gaps to climate emergency, and from weakening of multilateralism to serious deficits in global governance. These crises are further compounded by the erosion of trust, depleting mutual understanding, accentuation of cultural and civilizational faultlines, deluge of misinformation and disinformation, and an unprecedented increase in hate speech. Collective endeavors are essential to reverse these adverse trends and to build a better world founded on the three fundamental pillars of peace, development, and human dignity. This International Day reminds us particularly to recognize the value of the diversity of civilizations and to promote dialogue, mutual respect, tolerance, and global solidarity. The path forward in addressing the shared challenges is indeed dialogue among nations and cultures. We, at the Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), support all noble endeavors for the cause of peace with justice and for fostering a culture of dialogue and cooperation. @UN #D8 #DialogueAmongCivilizations #10June

Honoured to speak in the Opening Segment of the High-Level Ministerial Session on “Energy Efficiency and Resource Management for a Sustainable Future” — convened as part of the Zero Waste Forum 2026 in Istanbul. Jointly organised by the Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and the Zero Waste Foundation, the Session was chaired by 🇹🇷Energy Minister H.E. Alparslan Bayraktar. The Session successfully brought together Ministers, senior policymakers, representatives of regional and international organizations, international financial institutions, academia, and the private sector to advance dialogue and cooperation on sustainability, resource efficiency, and energy transition. In my remarks, I paid tribute to the Honourable First Lady H.E. Emine Erdoğan for her visionary leadership of the Zero Waste Initiative, which has evolved from a national programme into a globally recognized movement endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly. I also lauded Minister Bayraktar for his leadership in promoting energy security, energy transition, energy efficiency, and international energy cooperation. Besides emphasising the growing importance of energy efficiency, resource management, and circular economy approaches in achieving sustainable development, I highlighted the D-8’s recent efforts to further integrate the sustainability agenda in the Organisation’s cooperation frameworks. I also proposed specific initiatives to strengthen knowledge-sharing, innovative financing, technology cooperation, and Global South partnerships for a more resilient, resource-efficient, and sustainable future. @aBayraktar1 @samedagirbas @zerowasteforum #ZeroWasteForum #D8

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On the last day of the Zero Waste Forum, under the leadership of Mr. Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Türkiye, the High-Level Ministerial Session on Energy, “Energy Efficiency and Resource Management for a Sustainable Future,” was held in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Türkiye and the Zero Waste Foundation. The session brought together ministers and high level participants to advance dialogue on energy systems, resource efficiency, intergovernmental cooperation, technology transfer, and financing mechanisms, in line with COP31 objectives. 🌍 The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Türkiye underlined the importance of advancing efficient and sustainable energy systems to strengthen resource optimization across sectors, emphasizing innovation in energy transition pathways and enhanced system integration, with the aim of strengthening ministerial level policy dialogue and identifying areas for enhanced international cooperation among countries. 🌱♻️ #zerowasteforum

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Sıfır Atık Forumu kapsamında düzenlenen Yüksek Düzeyli Enerji Diyaloğu Toplantısı’nda farklı ülkelerden üst düzey temsilcilerle bir araya geldik. Toplantıda, enerji güvenliğimizi sağlarken çevreyi koruyan ve ekonomik dayanıklılığımızı artıran enerji verimliliği vizyonumuzu paylaştık. Küresel ölçekteki bu büyük dönüşümün ancak güçlü bir uluslararası iş birliği, derinlemesine bilgi paylaşımı ve yenilikçi teknoloji ortaklıklarıyla başarılabileceğini vurguladık. Gezegenimizin kaynakları sınırlı olabilir ancak iş birliği geliştirme ve verimliliği artırma kapasitemiz sınırsızdır. Bu şuurla önlenen her ton atığın ve tasarruf edilen her kilovatsaat enerjinin, bizi daha sürdürülebilir bir geleceğe taşıdığına inanıyoruz. 2030 Enerji Verimliliği Stratejimiz doğrultusunda tüm sektörlerde 20 milyar doların üzerinde yatırımı hayata geçirerek sahip olduğumuz en temiz, en hızlı ve en uygun maliyetli kaynak olan enerji verimliliğini merkeze almayı sürdüreceğiz. #SıfırAtıkForumu

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We met with high-level representatives from various countries at the High-Level Energy Dialogue Meeting held as part of the Zero Waste Forum. At the meeting, we shared our vision for energy efficiency that safeguards our energy security while protecting the environment and enhancing our economic resilience. We emphasized that this major global transformation can only be achieved through strong international cooperation, in-depth knowledge sharing, and innovative technology partnerships. Our planet’s resources may be limited, but our capacity to foster cooperation and improve efficiency is boundless. With this awareness, we believe that every ton of waste prevented and every kilowatt-hour of energy saved moves us toward a more sustainable future. In line with our 2030 Energy Efficiency Strategy, we will continue to prioritize energy efficiency—our cleanest, fastest, and most cost-effective resource—by implementing over $20 billion in investments across all sectors. #ZeroWasteForum

Our member Rebeca Grynspan (@RGrynspan ), Secretary-General, UN Trade and Development (@UNCTAD ), met with the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (@D8org ), within the framework of the Zero Waste Forum 2026.

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Delighted to meet with UNCTAD Secretary General H.E. Rebecca Grynspan on the sidelines of the Zero Waste Forum 2026 in Istanbul. I highlighted the institutional evolution of the Developing-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation and the ever-increasing weight and salience of our Member States in geo-strategic and geo-economic terms. We had an extensive exchange of views on D-8-UNCTAD ongoing collaboration and possibilities for the future. I thanked SG Grynspan for the jointly developed “Guiding Principles for Investment Policy-making for the Countries of D-8 Organisation” and suggested expanding the scope of mutual cooperation to include implementation of the Guiding Principles and concrete collaborative steps on matters relating to trade, investment facilitation, digital transformation, and so on. It was agreed to develop and conclude a Plan of Action accordingly. We also had an insightful conversation about the state of the world today; global challenges and the indispensable role of international law and norms, multilateralism, and multilateral institutions; key perspectives and priorities of the developing countries and the ‘Global South’; and her thoughts on future leadership of the #UnitedNations. @UNCTAD @RGrynspan @UN @NizamiGanjaviIC #D8 #UNCTAD #ZeroWaste

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From Waste to Wealth. From Challenges to Opportunities. Pleased to inaugurate the first-ever D-8 Virtual Showcase, “D-8 Voices for a Zero-Waste Future,” organized by the D-8 Secretariat to mark #WorldEnvironmentDay. Bringing together experts from our Member States and @UN, the Showcase highlights pioneering zero-waste solutions, circular economy initiatives, and green innovations that are transforming environmental challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth. The launch of the D-8 Circularity Compendium marks an important step towards strengthening knowledge-sharing, green investment, and practical cooperation among D-8 countries. Together, we are building a greener, more resilient, resource-efficient, and prosperous future through partnership, innovation, and shared commitment. #D8 #ZeroWaste #WorldEnvironmentDay #CircularEconomy

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