ISTANBUL (CIHAN) - Turkish Foreign Minister, Abdullah Gül and US Secretary of State, Colin Powell attended the opening ceremony between the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and Human Resource Development Association (IKGV) to build a shelter for people who were victims of human trade.
Gül made a statement before the signing ceremony and said he is happy to provide help to these people but the struggle against such crimes is difficult. Gül added that collaboration against these crimes and the development of new strategies is necessary.
Powell also made a statement and he said that, "Turkey has taken a big step in the struggle against human trade. All governments in the world must collaborate on this issue." Also Powell thanked to Turkey for its leadership on this topic.
Consultancy services for legal, psychological and medical assistance will be offered.