‘Istanbul Convention’ and ‘LGBT’ statement from the Ministry of Treasury and Finance – Last Minute Economy, Türkiye News

The Ministry of Treasury and Finance announced that the loans for cooperation between the World Bank (WB) and Turkey have no connection with the Istanbul Convention and LGBT.

In the written statement made by the Ministry, it was stated that the allegations circulating on social media regarding the Country Cooperation Framework (CPF) document, which is a road map of 5-year cooperation with the WB, are unfounded and said, “To date, a total of 52 billion dollars of financing has been provided by the WB, of which we became a member in 1947. This financing is development development.” “It is used within the scope of projects jointly developed by our relevant institutions and the WB within the scope of our priorities. The use of resources provided by the WB for purposes other than the project purpose is out of the question.”

”IT HAS NO RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ISTANBUL CONVENTION AND LGBT”

Stating that WB loans target sustainable growth with a focus on reducing poverty and sharing wealth equally, he said, “The common interest of the society is taken into account in the use of these resources. The ‘vulnerable groups’ mentioned in the CPF program essentially refer to those working in occupational groups that will be negatively affected by the green transformation and those who face difficulties in accessing finance. WB projects It is aimed to include these groups in production by providing them with skills and thereby reducing poverty by increasing employment. Therefore, these loans have no relation with the Istanbul Convention and the European Union’s Financial Assistance Program for Refugees (FRIT). “Indicators regarding such supports are also followed in the CPF document. However, there is no loan from the WB specifically for refugees in the new CPF document. As in the past, we will continue to work together with the World Bank in supporting our development goals and create added value with the major projects we develop.” statements were included.