Minister Fidan: If the YPG does not disband, we will carry out a military operation.

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Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan made striking evaluations during a live television broadcast he attended. Fidan stated that the regime of Bashar al-Assad, which was overthrown in Syria, has been very ruthless to its own people, and this has prepared the ground for the end of the Assad regime.

"WHEN THE FIRST CRISIS OCCURRED, EVERYONE WAS SURPRISED"

Regarding his meeting with the new leader of the Syrian administration, Ahmed al-Shara, Fidan said, "We had items such as ensuring that Syria no longer poses a threat to its neighbors, ensuring the life security of minorities, and issues regarding territorial integrity. When the first crisis occurred, everyone was surprised. As Turkey, we put forward a narrative that everyone would accept. Everyone accepted it. We explained these to Shara."

"SHARA IS AWARE OF HIS RESPONSIBILITY"

Fidan noted that Shara said, "I also agree with this idea, I have no objections," adding, "We had two main issues. The situation of our Syrian brothers and the elimination of the presence of the terrorist organization PKK. We addressed these issues. Shara is both aware of his responsibility and aware of the expectations from the region. He is a rational and composed leader. I have hope."

"OUR PRESIDENT GAVE INSTRUCTIONS"

Stating that the Syrian people have embraced a government that belongs to them, and that the government will serve the people while also having international counterparts, Fidan said, "Our President gave instructions regarding the mobilization of resources as Turkey. It is important to heal the wounds. Aleppo is in ruins and needs to be rebuilt."

Key points from Minister Fidan's statements are as follows:

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO YPG?

"As a state, we have been working on this issue for years. Now we are moving forward with different scenarios. The new administration in Syria needs to take ownership of this problem and take the necessary steps. Discussions are ongoing, and certain steps need to be taken regarding this. We need to give it some time. If they do not accept, it is clear that they are playing for time. These people came here by fighting; the administration in Damascus is not a government that fears war.

"WE ARE PUTTING FORWARD THESE CONDITIONS WITHOUT HIDING THEM FROM ANYONE"

When we mention ultimatums or conditions, if you do not want military action, the conditions for this are clear from our side or from the new administration in Syria. We are putting these conditions forward without hiding them from anyone. The terrorists coming from other international countries must leave the country, Syria. The PKK leadership must leave the country. The subsequent cadres need to lay down their arms and integrate into the new system. This is a bloodless, problem-free transition. In return, the honorable Syrian Kurds who are not affiliated with the PKK need to participate in normal life and live without harm to their lives.

"THE NECESSARY ACTION WILL BE TAKEN, MILITARY OPERATION"

The necessary action will be taken; it is a military operation. Damascus is talking to them. They will say it once, they will say it again, and they will say it again. Because there is no categorical enmity here. You have occupied someone else's land, you have seized oil, and you are sharing the same bed with 80 nations there. This farce needs to come to an end. You are a threat to me, you are a threat to Syria, you are a threat to Iraq. Most importantly, you are a threat to the Kurds."