ISTANBUL (AA) - Turkish Police Chief Gokhan Aydiner has indicated today (Saturday) that those countries which have participated in the Istanbul ''Democracy and Global Security'' Conference should inform their respective police authorities about the desire of the Turkish police for cooperation and mutual respect.
The conference, organized by the Turkish Directorate of Security, ended at the Conrad Hotel with a closing speech delivered by some of the participants.
Turkish Police Chief Gokhan Aydiner remarked that the conference ended successfully. ''Our conference was successful thanks to an active participation. We sincerely thank all the participants,'' told Aydiner.
Aydiner stressed that the idea of cooperation globally has received utmost attention in the conference. ''Apparently, cooperation and sharing information are the two most important necessities for global security. We must find new ways to cooperate better globally,'' expressed Aydiner.
Gokhan Aydiner commented that the second conference on democracy and global security will most likely take place in 2007. Today, we call on all nations to start preparing for the next conference in 2007, said Aydiner.
''You will all return to your homes in a few hours. When you go back, please let your people know about the hospitality and warmness you have received in Turkey. Please let your colleagues know the desire of the Turkish police for further cooperation and mutual respect,'' noted Aydiner.
In his closing speech, Kenneth L. Morckel of the Ohio Public Security Department has said that his department has had good relations with the Turkish police for the past 6-7 years. ''The September 11 incident taught us the importance of international cooperation. Ataturk said ''peace at home, peace in the world'' decades ago. We must work together to establish a world of peace,'' noted Morckel.
Steven Hook, a political scientist from the U.S. Kent State University, remarked that a country's interests can not be discussed without considering the interests of others in today's world. ''After the September 11 attack, we are living in a world that seems to be insecure. We can not deal with terror as individuals. We must have international cooperation in the fight against terror.''
The Istanbul conference lasted three days. 709 experts, scientists and security officials from 65 countries attended the conference.
2005-06-11