Noting that Syria’s stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity are of great importance to Turkiye, Turkish Foreign Affairs Minister Hakan Fidan said that his country will work towards supporting the people of Syria and help them determine their own future towards stability and security in the country.
Addressing a press conference at the Doha Forum Sunday, he noted that the new administration in Syria will be an inclusive one and will work towards progress of the country.
“Today there is hope,” Fidan said. “The country needs to be supported.”
“The Syrian people alone cannot achieve its reconstruction,” the minister added. “The international community must support them. Turkiye attaches great importance to the unity, stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria and well-being of Syrian people.”
He said that all stakeholders must work together to support.
“The regional and international actors must act wisely and cautiously, avoiding steps that could undermine stability of the nation,” Fidan reiterated.
“They should support the Syrian people in achieving stability, construction, and reconstruction,” he emphasised.
He hoped that as a result of the change in the regime of the country, millions of Syrians who had fled the country would be able to return to their motherland.
The minister stressed that terrorist organisations must not be allowed to take advantage of the situation.
“As of this morning, Syria has reached a stage where Syrian people will shape the future of their own country,” Fidan noted. “The new Syrian administration must be established in an orderly manner, the principle of inclusiveness must never be compromised, there must never be a desire for revenge.”
“It is time to unite and reconstruct the country,” the minister stressed.
He emphasised on the importance of preserving state institutions and unifying opposition groups, pledging that Turkiye would continue to work towards stability and security in Syria.
He expressed appreciation for the proposals from countries involved in the Syrian issue during the meetings in Doha.
“We will continue our discussions with all the partners,” Fidan stated. “The key priority is to reassure regional countries that the new administration will not pose a threat to its neighbours, but instead focus on resolving existing issues and eliminating threats.”
Fidan addressing a press conference in Doha Sunday. PICTURE: Thajudheen
