atatwolf
BANNED
- Joined
- Jul 15, 2012
- Messages
- 6,965
- Reaction score
- -19
- Country
- Location
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had a meeting over the phone with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday in which Erdoğan strongly expressed that Turkey will not remain indifferent to terror threats/threats of terrorism aimed at its national security.
Emphasizing that the instability and chaotic order in Iraq and Syria negatively affects the surrounding countries in the region, the Turkish President informed his Iranian counterpart about Turkey's recent anti-terror operations notably against ISIS and the PKK, stated presidential sources.
Pointing out that Turkey's July 24 anti-terror operation was a right of defense in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter, Erdoğan stated the UN Security Council members and the NATO Council were informed about the steps taken in the fight against terrorism.
Rouhani also gave his condolences to the Turkish nation and expressed deep sorrow for those who lost their lives in terrorist attacks.
The two leaders, meeting on the occasion, also exchanged views on regional issues. While Erdoğan reminded his counterpart that stability in Syria will not be possible with the Assad regime, Rouhani expressed that despite dissents on some issues, Iran placed great importance on strengthening bilateral relations with Turkey
Turkey’s Erdoğan to Iran’s Rouhani: Turkey will not remain indifferent to terrorism - Daily Sabah
Emphasizing that the instability and chaotic order in Iraq and Syria negatively affects the surrounding countries in the region, the Turkish President informed his Iranian counterpart about Turkey's recent anti-terror operations notably against ISIS and the PKK, stated presidential sources.
Pointing out that Turkey's July 24 anti-terror operation was a right of defense in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter, Erdoğan stated the UN Security Council members and the NATO Council were informed about the steps taken in the fight against terrorism.
Rouhani also gave his condolences to the Turkish nation and expressed deep sorrow for those who lost their lives in terrorist attacks.
The two leaders, meeting on the occasion, also exchanged views on regional issues. While Erdoğan reminded his counterpart that stability in Syria will not be possible with the Assad regime, Rouhani expressed that despite dissents on some issues, Iran placed great importance on strengthening bilateral relations with Turkey
Turkey’s Erdoğan to Iran’s Rouhani: Turkey will not remain indifferent to terrorism - Daily Sabah