Türkiye not involved in Aleppo conflict, but prepared for potential migration wave: FM Fidan

Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Türkiye is not involved in the ongoing conflict in Aleppo but assured that the country will take necessary precautions against a potential migration wave.

Fidan also reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to Syria’s territorial integrity and warned the U.S. about the dangers of supporting terrorist groups in the region, according to Türkiye Gazetesi reporter Emrah Ozcan.

Key points

• No intervention in Aleppo: Fidan emphasized that Türkiye is not involved in the ongoing conflict in Aleppo. While the situation is being monitored, Türkiye will avoid taking any actions that could lead to a new migration wave.
• Precautionary measures for potential migration: Fidan reassured that, in the event of a new migration wave from Aleppo, necessary precautions will be implemented to manage the situation.
• Foreign policy stance: Speaking at a closed-door meeting with AK Party representatives from the Aegean and Mediterranean regions, Fidan reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to Syria’s territorial integrity. He also made it clear that Türkiye will not allow any terrorist organization in the region to evolve into a state.
• Warning to the U.S.: Fidan highlighted Türkiye’s concerns about the U.S.’ support for terrorist organizations in Syria. He likened U.S. involvement to providing an “oxygen mask” to these groups, suggesting that without U.S. backing, these groups would not survive.

Fidan’s comments come amid growing concerns about the situation in Syria, where escalating violence in Aleppo has raised fears of new refugee flows. Türkiye, already hosting millions of Syrian refugees, continues to navigate its foreign policy amid the region’s complex dynamics.