Defence and intelligence officers of three international locations have mentioned methods to enhance the state of affairs in Syria, guarantee peace, and stability within the area, says Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar.
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The Turkish, Russian, and Syrian defence ministers met in Moscow on Wednesday and mentioned counterterrorism efforts within the area, Türkiye’s defence chief mentioned.
“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,” mentioned Turkish National Defence Minister Hulusi Akar on Thursday earlier than returning to Ankara from Moscow.
Noting that Türkiye has emphasised its counterterrorism efforts through the assembly, Akar mentioned: “We emphasised that we respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty rights of all our neighbours, 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 “neutralise” PKK/YPG, and Daesh terrorists, that are a risk to Syria as nicely, the defence minister mentioned.
Turkish authorities use the time period “neutralise” to suggest the terrorists in query surrendered or had been killed or captured.
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Turkish Defence Minister Akar and Intelligence Chief Fidan meet with Russian Defence Minister Shoigu and Syrian Defence Minister Abbas, together with Russian and Syrian intelligence chiefs in Moscow pic.twitter.com/Uvg72Tdd7E
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Securing borders
“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 mentioned, including that his nation is “making efforts to prevent further migration from Syria to Türkiye.”
He mentioned that the Syrian disaster should be resolved in an inclusive and holistic method throughout the UN Security Council 2254 decision framework.
“In this sense, we assess that the work to be carried out within the coming days could make vital contributions to peace and stability within the area and in Syria,” Akar added.
Akar additionally reiterated that the Turkish, Russian, and Syrian defence ministers agreed to proceed tripartite conferences to make sure stability in Syria and the broader area.
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Source: AA
