“As Türkiye, our goal is to ensure the elimination of all terrorist organizations in Syria”
Addressing AK Party’s provincial congress in Kayseri, President Erdoğan said: “As Türkiye, our goal is to ensure the elimination, either peacefully or by force, of all terrorist organizations in Syria. By doing so, we aim both to guarantee our own security and to remove the obstacles to the territorial integrity, political unity and internal peace of our neighbor.”
“History has proved us right about Syria. The Baathist regime, which had committed all kinds of atrocities against its people for 61 years, was destroyed over a few days. The cruel Assad had to pack his bags and flee Syria one night. Now those who were complicit in the massacres are being held accountable one by one. The criminals and murderers who brutally killed children, babies and civilians are getting the treatment they deserve. The Syrian people are taking firm steps towards building a new administration in which they will decide their own future. We are and will be providing all necessary support for this,” President Erdoğan said.
“AS LONG AS ARMED SEPARATIST TERRORISTS MAINTAIN THEIR PRESENCE IN SYRIA, WE CANNOT FEEL COMPLETELY SAFE”
“As Türkiye, our goal is to ensure the elimination, either peacefully or by force, of all terrorist organizations in Syria. By doing so, we aim both to guarantee our own security and to remove the obstacles to the territorial integrity, political unity and internal peace of our neighbor. As long as armed separatist terrorists maintain their presence in Syria, we cannot feel completely safe,” President Erdoğan underscored.
“If those, who recently turned Syria and our region into hell with the DAESH plot, are trying to stage the same plot again, they will, inshallah, not succeed this time. Let me state once again that the YPG terrorist organization, which occupies one third of the country's territory and a significant portion of its natural resources, is the biggest obstacle to Syria's security and peace. With the change in the international conjuncture, the scenarios designed in our region through this terrorist organization are no longer valid. This organization will soon be discarded just like every other structure whose expiration date passed while serving the agendas of others. There is no escape, no getting around this,” President Erdoğan said.
“WE WILL STEP UP OUR ENDEAVORS FOR PEACE TO PREVAIL THROUGHOUT OUR REGION”
“We will step up our endeavors for peace, tranquility and brotherhood to prevail throughout our region. I hope we will see very important developments in this direction in the coming period. We are determined not to leave our Syrian brothers and sisters alone both in the reconstruction of the state organization and the reconstruction of the country. We will also provide the necessary conveniences to the Syrian muhajirun in our country who want to return to their homes voluntarily and with dignity,” President Erdoğan said.
“My brothers and sisters, steps are being taken to eradicate the scourge of terrorism, which has caused great loss of life and material costs for more than 40 years. These efforts, which started with the initiative taken by Mr. Bahçeli, our partner in the People's Alliance, have made significant progress in recent weeks,” President Erdoğan said.
Pointing to the broad consensus in the Parliament, President Erdoğan said: “I would like my nation to know this very well: In every step we take, we always take into consideration the cherished memories of our martyrs, the sensitivities of our martyrs' relatives and veterans. The People's Alliance has only one goal, to end a 40-year period with very painful memories and to open the doors to a terror-free Türkiye. We are focused only on this. We have no hidden or alternative agenda, bargains or intentions other than this. With the contribution of our nation and everyone who acts with a sense of responsibility, I hope we will reach this goal sooner or later.”
