David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I confirm I am in my office in Leinster House. I welcome the ambassador to the meeting and thank him for his presentation. Obviously, Turkey is a very important country, historically and geographically. It is a very influential country as well. Turkey is involved in lots of engagements right across the region. The ambassador might comment on the current situation with respect to the involvement in Libya and how he sees that developing.

I note that the ambassador spoke about climate change earlier. He might let us know how that is progressing and what the plans and targets are in respect of Turkey. How does he see that developing and what are Turkey's plans in that regard?

The Istanbul Convention was mentioned by my colleague, Deputy Clarke, and the ambassador has covered that.

Can the ambassador tell me whether Turkey has plans to withdraw from north-eastern Syria and what the situation is there at the moment?

I note that the United States has been concerned about religious freedom in Turkey. The ambassador might take the opportunity to comment on that as well.

Finally, what is the position of the Turkish Government on LGBT rights, that is, the rights of gay or homosexual people? I note there have been some media reports that tolerance in Turkey is not very high but, again, the ambassador might comment on that.