Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Sunday criticized Israel’s actions within the area, urging it to halt “inhumane” assaults on Gaza.
“Israel should stop insisting on continuing these massacres and end these inhumane attacks,” President Erdoğan advised journalists on his return flight from Germany.
“To date, it is Israel that has insisted on attacks and continued massacres. It is Israel that tramples on human rights, and international law,” he added.
Erdoğan additionally expressed considerations over Israel’s regional ambitions, stating: “They (Israeli leaders) threaten Lebanon to relieve themselves. Israel must abandon its intention to spread conflicts in the region.”
Turning to Türkiye’s relationship with Syria, Erdoğan additionally signaled a possible thaw in relations.
“The moment Bashar al-Assad takes a step towards improving relations with Türkiye, we will reciprocate that approach,” he stated, emphasizing a willingness to fix ties.
He additional famous: “We will extend an invitation to Assad. We want to bring Türkiye-Syria relations back to the same point as in the past.”
Addressing relations with Iran, Erdoğan underscored the significance of the historic and cultural ties between the 2 nations.
“Iran is an important neighbor with whom we have historical, cultural ties. I expect Türkiye-Iran ties to develop in a positive direction in the new period,” he acknowledged.
Erdoğan additionally highlighted the strategic partnership with the UK, vowing to strengthen it additional. “We will continue to enhance relations with our ally UK in every field in the new period,” he affirmed.
Source: www.anews.com.tr