According to a statement from the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Sara Minkara, the Special Advisor on International Disability Rights, has visited Turkey to address disability rights as a foreign policy issue.
Who?: Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara and Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials
What?: Discussions on disability rights
Where?: Turkey
When?: Date not specified
How?: Meetings with officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Why?: To ensure that disabled individuals play an active role in solving global issues
Minkara’s visit to Turkey highlights the importance of disabled individuals taking an active part in the resolution of global challenges. During her visit, Minkara held several meetings with officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She emphasized, “We must ensure that people with disabilities are at the forefront of solving our greatest global challenges.”
This visit underscores the United States’ commitment to considering disability rights as a part of its global policies and highlights the significance of international cooperation on this issue, reaffirming its strong ties with host country, Turkey.