After the cabinet meeting, Erdoğan's statement on Syria: They want to spread the fire to us.

10.03.2025 18:32

After the cabinet meeting, President Erdoğan addressed the cameras and made a statement regarding the events in Syria. President Erdoğan said, "The remnants of the old regime want sectarian conflict. They are trying to spread the fire in Syria to our country. We have taken the necessary measures to ensure that no threats arise against our country."

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The Presidential Cabinet convened with an intense agenda ranging from the economy to politics and security diplomacy. After the summit, President Erdoğan made striking statements regarding the events in Syria in front of the cameras.

ERDOĞAN'S STATEMENTS AFTER THE CABINET MEETING

Erdoğan said: "Thank God, our municipalities, public institutions, foundations, associations, and philanthropists are carrying out activities in line with the spirit of Ramadan. As the President, I thank everyone who has turned Ramadan into a feast of the heart, regardless of political party. By the grace of our Lord, we welcomed this Ramadan in a more peaceful and joyful manner.

"SYRIA AND GAZA ARE SPENDING RAMADAN WITHOUT THE FEAR OF BOMBS"

For the first time in 14 years of oppression, our neighbor Syria is spending Ramadan without the fear of bombs. Our brothers and sisters in Gaza are taking a breath of relief after 471 days, even amidst the ruins. We send our love and messages of solidarity to our brothers and sisters in Syria and Gaza. We sincerely hope that this Ramadan will be a means of brotherhood for our country and the entire region.

"EVENTS IN SYRIA HAVE BEEN LARGELY BROUGHT UNDER CONTROL"

As we call for peace and stability for everyone, the power centers that thrive on the instability of the Islamic geography are not idle. In many places, conflicts, tensions, and chaos are being attempted to be instigated sometimes due to ethnic differences and sometimes due to religious divisions. The latest example of this was witnessed in our neighbor Syria, where we saw terrorist acts by provocateurs remnants of the old regime. In the incidents that erupted especially in areas where minorities live, many civilians, as well as the Syrian Army, lost their lives. There are our brothers who were treacherously martyred while leaving the Tarawih prayer. We see that the events have largely been brought under control, while the situation on the ground remains sensitive.

"WE ARE MAKING NECESSARY RECOMMENDATIONS TO SYRIAN AUTHORITIES"

As Turkey, we condemn all kinds of attacks targeting Syria's unity, integrity, and social peace, as well as acts of terrorism and intimidation. We are also making necessary recommendations to the Syrian authorities to quickly overcome the tense atmosphere. We positively welcome the messages from President Shara that those who act outside the law will be punished, and that he is adopting a moderate and calming approach. Mr. Shara is pursuing an inclusive policy without falling into revenge. We sincerely wish for Syria to achieve the lasting peace and tranquility it longs for as soon as possible. We have taken the necessary precautions to prevent any threats against our country.

"IF WE FALL APART, NOBODY CAN PROTECT US"

I believe that they will not allow the disintegration of countries and the plunge into instability, regardless of whether they are Arab, Turkmen, Kurdish, Nusayri, or Druze. We are people who have lived together in this geography for thousands of years, sharing the same fate. God willing, we will continue to live side by side here forever. As Turks, Arabs, Sunnis, Alevis, and Kurds, we are each other's protectors and partners in destiny. If we fall apart, nobody can protect us. The key to the door of peace in our region is unity and solidarity. It is to be aware that our pain and joy are shared.

"WE DO NOT CARE ABOUT ANYONE'S ORIGIN, RELIGION, OR SECT"

To those who have been trying to spread the fire in Syria to our country for 14 years, I remind them again: we do not care about anyone's origin, religion, sect, or belief in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, or any other regional country. We do not look at anyone differently, regardless of their sect. We see all people as 'either our brothers in religion or equal in creation,' as our master Ali said. Anyone who sees sect, denomination, or origin when looking at Syria is a prisoner of prejudice.

"NOBODY CAN TEACH US A LESSON IN CONSCIENCE REGARDING SYRIA"

While 1 million Syrians were being slaughtered by the Baath regime, we stood firm where we are today. What we defended while the most primitive form of fascism was displayed for the sake of winning elections last year, we continue to defend today with determination. Nobody can teach us a lesson in conscience regarding Syria. Those who remained silent while innocent children were killed with barrel bombs and chemical weapons cannot lecture us today. We have passed our humanitarian test in Syria and Gaza with our heads held high.

"RELYING ON GENOCIDAL BUTCHERS IS THE TRUE MEANING OF MANDACILIK"

The opposition should at least act responsibly on such a sensitive issue and should stop fueling the fire of discord. Making politics by inciting our Alevi brothers is a sabotage attempt aimed at shaking our internal front. Relying on genocidal butchers is, in the truest sense of the word, mandacılık. Those who dream of the old bad days will, with God's permission, face disappointment. While Turkey has been trying to rid itself of the calamity that has plagued it for 40 years, creating a new fault line will benefit no one except the enemies of the country.

As a nation, we cannot say yes to any opening of gaps in our internal front. We will not give opportunities to those who want to stage the dirty game in Turkey, just as we have not for the past 14 years. We will continue to provide all kinds of support to ensure that our neighbor Syria recovers and achieves peace with all its ethnic and sectarian elements. Just as we did not allow operations to be carried out on our country's territory, we will never allow cadastral engineering in Syria.