Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated his country’s support for Syria’s territorial integrity and stability, saying that Syrians should determine their own future.
Speaking to reporters upon returning from the G20 summit in South Africa, Erdoğan said Turkey seeks peace and prosperity across the region, particularly in Syria, Iraq and Lebanon.
He emphasized that Ankara has no territorial ambitions and understands the heavy costs of instability in Syria.
Erdoğan also criticized Israel, describing its actions in the region as “illegal” and destabilizing.
He underlined that Turkey will continue to act according to its strategic priorities.
Earlier this week, Erdoğan told his ruling party’s parliamentary group that Turkey stands ready to assist in Syria’s reconstruction, noting that “Syria’s security is inseparable from Turkey’s security.”
