Türkiye reaffirms commitment to eliminating terrorist groups in Syria

Türkiye’s National Security Council has pledged to prevent terrorist organizations, particularly the PKK/YPG, from exploiting the current situation in Syria.

The council emphasized that all terrorist groups in the region would be eradicated to protect the peace and security of neighboring communities.

Türkiye targets regional stability and security

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Directorate of Communications reiterated Türkiye’s commitment to ensuring Syria’s territorial integrity and political unity.

“It has been reiterated that the PKK/KCK-PYD/YPG will not be allowed to exploit the current situation and potential developments in Syria in any way,” the statement read. The council also highlighted plans to support Syria’s reconstruction and the protection of rights for all ethnic, religious and sectarian groups.

Criticism of Israel’s actions in Syria

The council condemned Israel’s actions in Syria, stating that its aggressive operations violate international law and undermine efforts to stabilize the region.

“It has been reaffirmed that full support will be extended to the new administration in Syria to ensure the state’s sovereignty, unitary structure, territorial integrity, and political unity,” the statement added.

Call for permanent cease-fire in Gaza

The National Security Council underscored the importance of making the cease-fire in Gaza permanent. It urged the international community to treat this as a starting point for a just resolution to the Palestinian issue and emphasized the need for timely and uninterrupted humanitarian aid to Gaza.

It was reminded that the PKK/KCK-PYD/YPG will not be allowed to exploit the current situation and possible developments in Syria in any way, and it was emphasized that all terrorist organizations, which are enemies of the friendly and brotherly peoples in our region, will be eliminated in any case.

It was underlined that the cease-fire in Gaza should be permanent and constitute a beginning for a just solution of the Palestinian issue, and the importance of unhindered, uninterrupted and rapid delivery of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza was emphasized.

On the other hand, it was stated that Israel’s aggressive actions, which disregard international law and extend its aggressive actions to Syrian territory, constitute an obstacle to the efforts to achieve stability in the region.

It was stated that Türkiye will continue to provide maximum contribution to the establishment of global peace and stability by intensifying its activities to ensure the resolution of conflicts in various regions of the world, particularly in Africa, the Middle East and the Balkans, without turning into conflicts, and to conclude ongoing conflicts with peace.

Türkiye’s National Security Council

Türkiye’s global peace initiatives

Türkiye reaffirmed its commitment to contributing to global peace and stability. The statement noted Türkiye’s focus on resolving conflicts in Africa, the Middle East, and the Balkans, emphasizing efforts to prevent violence and ensure peaceful resolutions.