05.02.2025 11:41
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan shared details about the Erdoğan-Shara summit in Ankara. Minister Fidan stated, "The 3.5-hour summit addressed how to resolve the YPG issue. Security matters were discussed, and it was a productive meeting."
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Syrian President Ahmed Shara and President Erdoğan held a 3.5-hour meeting in Ankara yesterday evening.
"SECURITY ISSUES WERE ADDRESSED"
The leaders emphasized the importance of combating terrorism, security, and cooperation, while Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who was a guest on the AA Editorial Desk today, provided details about the meeting. Minister Fidan stated, "The issue of how to resolve the YPG was discussed at the summit. Security issues were addressed, and it was a productive meeting."
STRIKING STATEMENTS FROM MINISTER FIDAN
Key points from Minister Fidan's statements are as follows: "Yesterday's visit was an important one. Ahmed Shara made his second visit to Turkey; his first visit was to Saudi Arabia. I saw that Mr. Shara is very clear about the (PKK/YPG) issue. This clarity is at a level that will satisfy Turkey's security needs.
I saw that Mr. Shara's mind is very clear. What does this clarity tell us? There will be complete national unity in Syria. On the other hand, all ethnic origins must have equal rights. Political division and administrative division are not accepted. Everyone sees that this model does not work. Political instability is not beneficial for anyone. Excluding other rights of citizens in order to ensure national integrity is not a good thing.
BAHÇELİ'S CALL
I find Bahçeli's calls extremely important. We see that he has taken a significant political risk. We are faced with an example of a sacrifice being made for the benefit of the country. It is important that he has moved away from the classic political language and has taken a stance considering the general interest of the country. This is true nationalism. The issue of ending terrorism is a matter that state organs are working on with great diligence. Our President is very sensitive about a Turkey without terrorism. We have no luxury to leave anything to chance. Any positive contributions that may come will facilitate our work. We must fight against terrorism using every possible method.
The leadership quality of our President is also emerging here. If dialogue is needed from time to time, we will engage in dialogue; if fighting is needed, we will fight. Being able to engage in this struggle is extremely important. It took a considerable amount of time to organize the National Security System accordingly. It is important to pull the rug out from under terrorism. By demonstrating his political leadership, our President has removed the obstacles in front of equality in Turkey with reform initiatives. Turkey has now become a country that is cited as an example in its region. Mr. Bahçeli's statements are indeed a very important step in pulling the rug out from under terrorism.
WILL THE US WITHDRAW FROM SYRIA?
We spoke with our Syrian guests. The new administration in the US has just arrived. Decisions will be made based on the data that will come from here during the decision-making process of the Trump administration. Our discussions with our own interlocutors have gained momentum. In fact, we hope that a very accurate decision will be made here. What are we expecting here? The US must cut its support for the YPG. The new Syria must also continue on its path. There is a structure that the organization has brought from outside. This structure is sustained with the support of the US.
"PKK MUST BE EXPELLED FROM SYRIA"
Shara has a vision to take control of the prisons as well. The Syrian state will eliminate PKK members to ensure its own integrity. Those who serve in the PKK ranks need to be expelled. It will first be attempted through reconciliation.
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