MGK Statement: “Operations to neutralize terrorist organizations along our southern borders and to make our borders safe will continue uninterruptedly”
In the written statement made after the National Security Council meeting chaired by President Erdogan, it was emphasized that Turkey will maintain its stance on using the right of self-defense stemming from international law, and said, “In this framework, we will continue to aim to neutralize terrorist organizations along our southern borders and to make our borders safe in the coming period. It was stated that the operations will continue without interruption.
The regular meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) was held at the Presidential Complex under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
COUNTERTERRORISM
In the written statement made after the meeting, it was stated that in the meeting, the PKK/KCK-PYD/YPG, FETO and DAESH terrorist organizations, and all kinds of threats and dangers against Turkey's national unity and solidarity, with determination, determination and success both at home and abroad. It was noted that the operations carried out and the activities carried out were evaluated.
In the statement, it was stated that the cross-border operations carried out with the aim of eliminating terrorism at its source, respecting the sovereign rights and territorial integrity of Turkey's neighbors, were carried out with the aim of establishing the security and peace of Turkey as well as its neighbors.
Emphasizing that Turkey will maintain its stance on using the right of self-defense stemming from international law, the statement said, "In this context, it has been stated that the operations to neutralize terrorist organizations along our southern borders and to make our borders safe will continue uninterruptedly in the coming period."
CYPRUS ISSUE
In the MGK statement, the following was stated: “It has been stated that Turkey will resolutely support the sovereign, equal and independent two-state solution approach in order to ensure the final settlement of the Cyprus issue, and that it will continue to take all kinds of measures to protect the rights and interests of the Turkish Cypriot people in line with this purpose. It is underlined that provocations, unlawful actions and aggressive rhetoric that disregard Turkey's rights, interests and interests should be avoided in order to maintain peace and security in the region through mutual dialogue within the framework of international law, within the framework of good neighborly relations, and to make progress towards resolving the issues in the Aegean and the Mediterranean. drawn.”
“THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY SHOULD FOLLOW THE RESPONSIBILITY BELOW WITHOUT DELAY AND SINCERELY”
The statement also underlined the strong condemnation of Israel's unlawful occupation of Palestinian lands and its inhumane acts that deliberately target the civilian population, and said, “Without delay, the international community must fulfill its responsibility in order not to repeat the war crimes Israeli attacks and to find a just, lasting and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue”.