20.01.2026 14:42
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke about the inconclusive meeting between Shara and SDG leader Abdi in Syria. Fidan stated, "Just as we supported the March 10 agreement, we also support the January 18 agreement. Essentially, the issue we are looking at is that there should be an agreement, and it must be implemented despite the difficulties." Fidan also expressed concern regarding the ISIS prisoners released by the SDG, saying, "We view the ongoing ISIS game being played with great concern."
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan made evaluations on the occasion of the Turkey-Uzbekistan 4+4 Mechanism Meeting held in Ankara.
"WE SUPPORT THE JANUARY 18 AGREEMENT"
Evaluating the recent developments in Syria, Minister Fidan said, "Just as we supported the March 10 agreement, we also support the January 18 agreement. Essentially, the issue we are looking at is that it is an agreement. Although Turkey has reservations on certain issues, we actually prefer to set that aside and prioritize supporting the agreement as a more important policy."
"IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO GRANT RIGHTS TO OUR KURDISH BROTHERS"
Referring to the decree issued regarding the Kurds in Syria, Fidan stated, "The fact that the rights of our Kurdish brothers, who have been deprived of certain issues for many years during the Assad era, have been granted by the decree issued by President Shara is extremely important. The decree is actually very important for guaranteeing cultural rights and for citizens to feel safer and more belonging."
"TURKEY WILL CONTINUE TO PLAY A CONSTRUCTIVE ROLE"
Speaking about the YPG's release of ISIS prisoners from prison, Fidan said, "We view the ongoing (ISIS game played by YPG/SDG) with great concern. We had a meeting with Ambassador Tom Barrack. He shared his impressions regarding the meetings he held in Damascus. We exchanged views. We emphasized that Turkey will always continue to play a constructive role. They also appreciate these issues frankly."