Türkiye continues to strike PKK and cornered terror group now rages its terrorism in international locations that tolerated its actions for years, stated Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday.
“Now that terrorist organizations cannot find a safe haven in Türkiye, they are seeking refuge abroad. Some of our neighbors and other countries have become preoccupied with solidifying their positions,” Fidan stated throughout an Iftar dinner program in Istanbul.
Türkiye won’t ever enable the institution of a terrorist hall stretching from Iraq to Syria, irrespective of who stands behind it, Fidan stated, including that the nation has taken all needed measures on each challenge regarding nationwide safety and can proceed to take action.
“We will not wait for permission from anyone for this. In the new era, in solidarity with our neighbors, with a spirit of regional awareness, we are determined to completely eradicate the scourge of terrorism,” he added.
Fidan additionally condemned PKK terror group assaults Sunday on Turkish nationals in two Belgium cities.
Saying that Türkiye demanded speedy motion from Belgian authorities, Fidan stated: “I personally called my Belgian counterpart that same night, emphasizing our sensitivity and expectations.”
Diplomatic efforts had been swiftly mobilized, with Turkish diplomats touring to the area to help affected nationals. The minister credited the frequent sense of residents and the intervention of Belgian authorities for bringing the state of affairs underneath management earlier than it may escalate additional.
Highlighting comparable provocative makes an attempt in France and a current assault on the Turkish Consulate General in Hanover, Germany, the minister emphasised the necessity for swift motion and justice.
“We took immediate action in Ankara and Berlin, stating that we expect the perpetrators to be brought to justice,” stated Fidan.
On Tuesday night, following a pro-PKK demonstration in Hannover, round a dozen PKK followers tried to interrupt the home windows of Türkiye’s Consulate General constructing within the metropolis middle.
No one was injured within the assault, however the constructing’s home windows and essential entrance door had been broken.
The assault on the consulate adopted acts of violence by PKK supporters in current days in Belgium the place retailers and cultural facilities of the Turkish neighborhood had been focused.
In its almost 40-year terror marketing campaign in opposition to Türkiye, the PKK has been accountable for the deaths of some 40,000 individuals.
Source: www.anews.com.tr