We will open UN mediation centers, says FM Davutoglu

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu delivered a speech during a conference on international mediation which hosted Norwegian academicians and Foreign Minister Borge Brende in Ankara, Sheraton Hotel. Underlining the importance of meditation in resolving international crisis, ""We are organizing many mediation meetings in Istanbul. Now we are preparing to open a U.N. Mediation Center there," Davutoglu said. Emphasizing Turkey's determination in contributing to the solution process of global crises, Davutoglu noted that Turkey would continue to cooperate with friendly countries like Norway and international organizations to this end. For his part, Brende said, "The cooperation between Turkey and Norway, with different geopolitical backgrounds can often play a role. As an influential and powerful actor in the region, Turkey can act as a peace broker, whereas Norway can only be a facilitator."