Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on "Syria policy": Allegations are devoid of even basic historical knowledge.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a written statement regarding the allegations related to its Syria policy. The statement emphasized that the interests of the state and the nation are taken into account in foreign policy, and stated, "We will continue to take steps in foreign policy in line with the interests of our state and nation."

"PRIORITIZING THE INTERESTS OF THE STATE AND THE NATION"

A statement has been made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the current developments. The statement emphasized that "Our foreign policy prioritizes the interests of our state and nation. Turkey aims to establish peace, stability, and prosperity in the Middle East, where it has strong historical and cultural ties. International law, humanitarian values, and the pursuit of global justice are the fundamental principles in shaping this policy."

"ALLEGATIONS LACK HISTORICAL KNOWLEDGE"

The statement emphasized that necessary measures are not hesitated to be taken for national security, and stated, "Turkey has consistently demonstrated a principled stance in the face of the humanitarian tragedy caused by the internal turmoil in Syria. Our country, which updates its foreign policy in line with its national interests, does not hesitate to take necessary measures against threats to our national security. It is certainly possible to contribute to foreign policy through constructive criticism in democracies. However, distorting facts for political gain and making baseless accusations based on ideological fanaticism cannot be evaluated in this context. The allegations made regarding our Middle East and Syria policy lack any analytical quality and even basic historical knowledge."

"BASELESS ACCUSATIONS FOR POLITICAL GAIN"

The statement emphasized that the allegations made are for political gain, and stated, "For years, Turkey has managed to be an island of peace and stability in a region that has been deliberately turned into a ring of fire. Our country has not only stayed out of the wars in the region but also strengthened the peace and security of our nation and increased its welfare. During this process, our country has also developed its defense capabilities and become capable of fighting terrorism beyond its borders. It should not be overlooked that those who make baseless accusations for political gain have become the representatives of the dominant powers trying to infiltrate our region. We will continue to take steps in foreign policy in line with the interests of our state and nation."