Türkiye criticizes US decision to extend executive order on Syria
Entrance to the compound of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ankara, Türkiye. (AA Photo)
On Saturday, Türkiye condemned the U.S. decision to extend Executive Order 13894, which pertains to developments in Syria, for an additional year.
“The extension of Executive Order 13894, originally issued in 2019 in relation to Syria, is incompatible with the current realities on the ground,” said Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Oncu Keceli in a statement.
The U.S. extended the order on Thursday, citing an “unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.”
In response, Keceli remarked: “Rather than repeating such prejudiced actions, supporting Türkiye’s policies, which prioritize Syria’s territorial integrity and political unity, would better contribute to regional stability.”
The U.S. is imposing sanctions on numerous supporters of the Syrian regime under Presidential Decree No. 13894. These sanctions specifically target individuals and entities involved in human rights violations, those obstructing a political solution to the Syrian conflict, and those providing support to the regime.
