Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan affirmed on Tuesday that maintaining stability in Syria is crucial for ensuring security across the region.
Erdogan stated that “Despite many challenges, the Syrian government’s progress over the past nine months gives us reason to look to the future with hope,” Anadolu Agency quoted Erdogan as saying In a speech delivered at the 12th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Azerbaijan.
Erdogan added “we must focus on improving the political, economic, and security environment in Syria, and maintaining its territorial integrity and unity”, calling on the organization to enhance its cooperation with the Syrian government.
The Turkish president also pointed out that Israeli attacks on Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria—as well as its recent bombardment of Qatar—demonstrate that the biggest threat to regional stability comes from Israel.
Erdogan stressed that implementing the two-state solution in accordance with international legitimacy is the only path toward a lasting and just peace, noting that Turkey continues to work in this direction.
Earlier Tuesday, the 12th summit of the leaders of the “Organization of Turkic States” kicked off in the city of Gabala, Azerbaijan, under the theme “Peace and Regional Security.”
