For an international treaty to become a source of law in Turkey, it should, first of all, become a party to this international treaty. In order to become a party, the international treaty should be concluded on behalf of the Turkish Republic by an authorized person. After Turkey becomes a party to the international treaty, this treaty should, as a rule, be approved by the Turkish Grand National Assembly by enacting a law. This process is named as ratification; and after ratification, the international treaty enjoys all the qualities of a code or statute.