Turkey said Sunday that it is pleased with the nuclear agreement reached in Geneva between Iran and the world powers, according to a statement issued by the Turkish Foreign Ministry.

"Turkey welcomes the positive result of the P5+1 negotiations process in Geneva over Iran's nuclear program at the end of the third tour. In this regard, we congratulate Iran and the P5+1 countries for their constructive efforts toward the process," said the statement.

The agreement is the "first concrete positive development related to Iran's nuclear issue since the Tehran Declaration in 2010," it said.

It noted that the agreement is the "beginning of the process" for a final agreement with Iran and the deal is about "short-term confidence building measures."

"We urge both sides to continue their constructive approach which aims to carry the process forward. We hope both sides carry out the mutually agreed steps on the agreement," the statement said.

The statement added that Turkey is ready to provide support for the process and will continue to defend the right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes and support the efforts to rid the Middle East of all mass destruction weapons.

Meanwhile, Turkish President Abdullah Gul said Sunday that he welcomes the agreement on Iran's nuclear program, adding that he has been advocating a "solution through diplomacy."

"This is a major step forward. I hope it will be sealed with a final agreement soon. I congratulate all the parties for their constructive engagement," Gul said.