Hulusi Akar: Let us be aware that we have entered a state of war.

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The Chairman of the Turkish Grand National Assembly's National Defense Commission, Hulusi Akar, met with students at Bursa Technical University. Akar, who made statements about Turkey's foreign policy, later answered the students' questions.

"TYRANTS WILL FIND THEIR DOOM EVENTUALLY"

The Chairman of the Turkish Grand National Assembly's National Defense Commission, Hulusi Akar, held a conference on 'Turkey's Defense and Security Issues' at the Mimar Sinan Campus of Bursa Technical University. Akar, who made statements regarding Turkey's foreign policy, criticized Bashar al-Assad, who left his country, while addressing the Syrian issue. Akar stated that although Turkey has tried to contact Assad multiple times in the past to improve relations, it has never achieved results, saying, "You know, a child wrote on a wall on March 15, 2011. They killed that child. Following that, developments occurred until December 8, 2024, and the 61-year-old Assad regime was destroyed. Tyrants will inevitably find their doom, sooner or later. As Turkey, we have shown every kind of courtesy from the beginning. There have been many contacts with Assad to improve our relations within the framework of diplomatic relations. However, none of these were reciprocated, and the outcome is known."

"THE SITUATION IS VERY SENSITIVE AND MUST BE MONITORED CAREFULLY"

Akar continued his statements regarding developments in Syria:

"They left their countries leaving behind rubble. We have always been in favor of Syria's territorial integrity. Here, there is the Syrian National Army. The SNA is not artificial in any way, nor is it like Wagner. This is the army of the opposition against Assad, which has emerged from the heart of Syria itself. Ahmad Hussein al-Shara is currently at the head of the administration and has given orders for all armed groups to gather under the Ministry of National Defense. They expressed their support for Syria's territorial integrity. These are important statements. They gathered various groups within Syria, totaling 13. These groups were registered as terrorists in Western records. These groups were gathered under the name of the Military Operations Command, and an operation was launched on November 21. Unexpectedly, it reached as far as Damascus. Currently, within the framework of the order they established, Turkey is providing all kinds of humanitarian support. Our National Intelligence Organization President and our Foreign Minister have met. Many countries have sent delegations there and recognized them. Ahmad Hussein al-Shara's statements are indeed significant. Syria's territorial integrity is important, and no opportunities will be given to any terrorist. This includes the PKK and YPG. We have supported and will continue to support this. There are no PKK and YPG left in the west of the Euphrates. They still exist in the east, and the current administration has made an offer for them to lay down their arms. The situation is very sensitive and must be monitored carefully."

"WE HAVE ENTERED A WORLD WAR ENVIRONMENT"

In response to the frequently asked question, "Has World War III started?", Akar said, "It is asked many times whether World War III has started. War is divided into three parts: the preparation phase, the war itself, and the phase of healing the wounds after it ends. Currently, we are in the preparation phase. There are mutual discussions and meetings. Everyone is in contact with each other, and alliances are being attempted. Some protocols are being made. In a period where communication is so high and the lethality of weapons has increased abnormally, it is really hard to pull the trigger. Therefore, the parties are proceeding as cautiously as possible with this understanding. However, let us know that we have entered a war environment."

"THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN YPG AND PKK"

Akar stated that Western countries use the YPG for their own interests but that the YPG is also a terrorist organization like the PKK, saying, "Ukraine and Russia are at war, but is America at war? No. But it is at war. Is Europe at war? No. But it is at war. Because they are involved in the war in every way. Therefore, they are at war without declaring it. Furthermore, there is something like this: I can be at war, but I can also not be at war. This is called 'proxy wars.' Therefore, they use the PKK and the YPG, which is no different from the PKK, for their own purposes. They use it to divide and obstruct Turkey. We will say again that there is no difference between the PKK and the YPG. When we talk with our American and European counterparts, we say that there is no difference between the PKK and the YPG, and we tell them not to say 'the YPG is something different.' If you say we must work with the YPG, that is wrong, but go ahead and work. But if you say that there is no difference between the PKK and the YPG, then we will fight." Turkey is a country that has a say in the international arena. Akar stated that Turkey has reached a point that should be proud of, saying, "Feel that Turkey is a great state with its history, values, population, geography, and effective, deterrent army. Do we have shortcomings? Yes. However, with the inspiration we draw from our history and the love and prayers of our noble nation, we will continue our efforts. With God's permission, we will complete all our shortcomings and reach a much better point."

Hulusi Akar emphasized that attempts are being made to harm Turkey by using the PKK, YPG, FETÖ, and DAESH, and continued:

"We will not give them the opportunity. We will continue to fight with our armed forces, but at the same time, all 85 million must be united as one heart and one fist. This will be achieved through education, humanity, and being a citizen. In this way, Turkey is at a truly commendable level at the point it has reached. In the international arena, Turkey has now become a subject. You may love Turkey or not, but you cannot make a calculation without Turkey. You must talk to Turkey, reach an agreement with Turkey, and have Turkey's approval."