01.03.2026 19:01
While Turkey closely follows developments related to Iran, a border security meeting was held under the chairmanship of Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi. In a statement regarding the meeting, Minister Çiftçi emphasized that Turkey maintains a firm stance on border security, public order, and migration management, stating that developments are being monitored moment by moment and that all units continue to perform their duties in a state of readiness.
The conflicts between the USA-Israel and Iran have put the entire Middle East on high alert. While Turkey is closely monitoring the developments, a critical meeting was held in Ankara. A border security meeting was conducted at the Ministry of Interior. Minister Mustafa Çiftçi chaired the meeting.
BORDER SECURITY SUMMIT AT THE MINISTRY OF INTERIOR
In a statement made by the ministry, the following was stated: "Our Minister of Interior, Mr. Mustafa Çiftçi, chaired the Border Security Meeting held at our Ministry of Interior."
“MEASURES AGAINST IRREGULAR MIGRATION WERE DISCUSSED”
During the meeting, developments occurring in our region and felt on a global scale were comprehensively addressed. In this context, the highest level of protection of our border security, additional measures to be taken against irregular migration movements, scenarios to be implemented in crisis situations, and strengthening inter-institutional coordination regarding emergency action plans and increasing field capacity were evaluated in detail.
“ALL UNITS ARE ON ALERT”
Our Minister emphasized that Turkey has a firm stance on border security, public order, and migration management, stating that developments are being monitored closely and all units are continuing their duties in a state of alert.
Governors Ozan Balcı of Van, Mustafa Fırat Taşolar of Iğdır, İbrahim Taşyapan of Hakkâri, and Önder Bozkurt of Ağrı participated in the meeting via video conference system.
Additionally, representatives from the General Directorate of Security, the General Command of Gendarmerie, the Coast Guard Command, the Directorate General of Migration Management, and the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority were also present at the meeting.
As the Ministry of Interior, we continue to work decisively with all our units in high capacity and coordination to ensure public order and border security."