President Erdoğan's Statements on Regional Policies and F-35s
In an interview with Al Jazeera, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized their determination regarding Syria and Gaza, while noting that they expect the U.S. administration to keep its promise regarding F-35s.
In a special statement to Al Jazeera, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan evaluated regional and global issues. Stating that he plans a visit to Syria in the upcoming period, Erdoğan expressed that Turkey will never leave the region alone.
Syria and Regional Stability
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that he plans to pay a visit to Syria in the coming period. Emphasizing that Turkey will continue to support Syria's stability, Erdoğan stated that relations with the Kurds will be strengthened and they will receive their share of peace.
F-35 Aircraft and Defense Expectations
Erdoğan reminded that they had previously received a promise from Trump regarding F-35 fighter jets. Expressing that Turkey expects this commitment to be fulfilled, the President clearly conveyed his expectations in the defense field.
Gaza and Middle East Developments
Touching upon the Gaza issue, Erdoğan underlined that Turkey will not leave the region alone. Stating that Hamas has sincerely fulfilled its commitments, Erdoğan expressed that Israel, on the other hand, continues the war.
Mecca Agreement and EU Relations
Stating that the Mecca Agreement gave an important message to the world and that Egypt's participation is valuable, Erdoğan emphasized that joining the European Union is no longer a priority for them and that this would be Europe's loss.