Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's Interview with Financial Times
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World
March 6, 2025 11:00
- Hakan Fidan discusses Turkey's role in European security and responds to Israel's attacks in Syria in an interview with Financial Times.
Turkey's Position on European Security
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized that Turkey would seek to be part of a new European security architecture, stating 'The arrow has left the bow and there is no way to bring it back.'
Response to Israel's Provocations
Fidan condemned Israel's attacks in southern Syria as clear provocations, expressing concerns over Israel's aggressive stance towards Arab and Muslim countries.
Action Against Terrorist Organizations
Fidan underlined that the PKK/YPG terrorist group, known as 'SDG' in Syria, is a sworn enemy of Turkey and emphasized that their activities cannot be tolerated. He mentioned that Turkey is ready to take control of camps and prisons held by these terrorist groups in Syria if needed.