Türkiye vows to stand with Syrian government against peace disruption, says President Erdogan

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a stark warning Tuesday that Türkiye will oppose any forces attempting to undermine Syria’s stability, pledging continued support for the Syrian government.

“Whoever tries to prevent Syria from achieving lasting peace and stability, I say this openly, will find us standing against them alongside the Syrian government,” Erdogan declared following a Cabinet meeting in the Turkish capital.

President Erdogan emphasized his nation’s commitment to preserving Syria’s territorial integrity, stating, “Just as we did not allow Syria to be divided through a terror corridor, we will not allow this country to be divided through other corridors either.”

Erdogan, referencing the Fall of Assad regime “Dec. 8 revolution,” as a turning point for Syria, suggesting that regional dynamics have fundamentally changed. “There is no possibility of going back to pre-Dec. 8 period in Syria. With the Dec. 8 revolution, a new era has begun in the country,” he said.

In what appeared to be a message to foreign powers involved in Syria, Erdogan added, “Instead of testing limits of Türkiye’s patience in Syria, some actors should appreciate Türkiye’s friendship, act like a state, not a (terror) group.”

The president concluded his remarks by reaffirming Türkiye’s diplomatic priorities amid growing regional tensions, stating that his country “will continue to prioritize justice, peace and diplomacy at a time when tensions are escalating and new crises are constantly emerging.”