Visit of Turkmen Commanders from Syria to Bahçeli

The 61-year Ba'ath regime in Syria was overthrown on December 8, following the operation launched by armed opposition groups on November 27. While Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, a temporary government was established.

VISIT OF TURKMEN COMMANDERS TO BAHÇELİ

Turkmen groups also played a significant role in the overthrow of Assad. Turkmen commanders, who achieved important successes against the PKK/YPG terrorist organization and regime forces, took a breath in Ankara. According to the news in Bengütürk, the commanders of the Syrian Turkmen Brigades visited MHP Leader Devlet Bahçeli in his office. Recent developments in Syria were discussed during the meeting.

Devlet Bahçeli, the General Chairman of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), had made a statement regarding the developments in Syria. Stating that "Turkey has meticulously defended the ethics and principles of neighborly relations," Bahçeli noted that Israel's expansionist policy in Syrian territory is an unacceptable invasion attempt.

BAHÇELİ: "THE UNITY OF SYRIA IS A NON-NEGOTIABLE ISSUE"

Bahçeli stated: "Israel's claim to rights in Syrian territory is a despicable opportunism. A resistance line must be established against Israel's interventions that destroy and provoke the thresholds of patience and nerves. Syria belongs to the Syrians; the return of our brothers under temporary protection status who are guests in Turkey has already begun. The political and territorial unity of this country is a non-negotiable issue. It is also a red line for Turkey.

"OUR STRUGGLE AGAINST PKK/YPG WILL CONTINUE"

Neither Turkey nor Syria will have terrorist organizations in their future. The new administration in Syria's separating PKK/YPG from our Kurdish brothers, evaluating them separately, and moreover, rejecting the existence of terrorist organizations is a positive step that we appreciate. Our covenant and destiny with our Kurdish brothers are one. Our struggle against PKK/YPG will continue uncompromisingly and fiercely. There is no other option but to uproot terrorist organizations from Syria. The PKK/YPG's hold in Syria is a negative dream at this stage.

No one will have the breath to come between us and our Kurdish brothers. The vile conspiracies of the CHP, which exploits DEM, are destined to fail. Moreover, our legitimacy has been confirmed after the developments in Syria. With the national and vigilant policies of our esteemed President and the Presidential Cabinet, our embassy in Damascus has been opened, the Turkish flag has been raised, and our position has been solidified both on the ground and at the table."