The Turkish, Russian, and Syrian protection ministers met in Moscow on Wednesday and mentioned counterterrorism efforts within the area, Türkiye’s protection chief stated on Thursday.
“At the meeting, we discussed what could be done to improve the situation in Syria and the region as soon as possible, while ensuring peace, tranquility and stability,” stated Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar earlier than returning to Ankara from Moscow.
Noting that Türkiye has emphasised its counterterrorism efforts throughout the assembly, Akar stated: “We emphasized that we respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty rights of all our neighbors, especially Syria and Iraq, and that our sole aim is the fight against terrorism, we have no other purpose.”
Türkiye additionally famous that it goals to “neutralize” PKK/YPG, and Daesh/ISIS terrorists, that are a menace to Syria as effectively, the protection minister stated.
Turkish authorities use the time period “neutralize” to indicate the terrorists in query surrendered or had been killed or captured.
“We have told them (Russia and Syria at the meeting) that we are making efforts to ensure the security of our country, nation and borders,” Akar stated, including that his nation is “making efforts to prevent further migration from Syria to Türkiye.”
He stated that the Syrian disaster have to be resolved in an inclusive and holistic method throughout the framework of the UN Security Council 2254 decision.
“In this sense, we assess that the work to be carried out in the coming days can make significant contributions to peace and stability in the region and in Syria,” Akar added.
Akar additionally reiterated that the Turkish, Russian, and Syrian protection ministers agreed to proceed tripartite conferences to make sure stability in Syria and the broader area.
