Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan: Terrorist organization PKK has taken control of oil in Syria
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan answered Al Jazeera’s questions about current regional and global developments. In the second part of the interview, which was published yesterday, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized that it is not possible for the new administration to reconcile with the PKK/YPG in Syria because the PKK/YPG wants its own governance and power area, expressing hope for a peaceful solution to be found.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Turkey’s advice is for everyone to benefit equally from constitutional citizenship, which will greatly contribute to social peace.
Highlighting that in Syria, the PKK and its affiliated elements occupy one-third of the country’s territory, most of which are Arab cities, meaning that the areas occupied by the PKK are inhabited by Arabs. Not only that, but they have also taken over areas with oil and natural gas reserves, extracting oil and gas there, selling them to the Syrian people for money, and supporting PKK activities in Iraq, Iran, and Turkey with the proceeds. Currently, about 2,000 PKK cadres from Turkey, Iraq, and Iran are sitting at the top of the SDG administration.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan pointed out that the ongoing support of the United States and European countries for the PKK/YPG is due to the services provided in prison, where the PKK/YPG falsely claims that they have occupied one-third of Syrian territory in exchange for holding ISIS detainees in captivity.
He also emphasized the need for threats to Syria, Iraq, and Turkey to be eliminated. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan mentioned the strong friendship between Turkey and the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government (IKBY) Nechirvan Barzani.
Hakan Fidan stated that Turkey has supported the Syrian opposition since the beginning and highlighted the importance of the opposition’s strength to prevent the displacement of millions of people from Syria to Turkey due to the civil war.
He also emphasized the importance of a legal state with no organs carrying weapons other than legal state organs, pointing out the harmful actions of terrorist organizations such as the PKK in Syria.
Hakan Fidan highlighted the support by Turkey and the Kurdish brothers for the fight against terrorism and expressed hope for the PKK to disarm and dissolve to bring peace to the region.
He also discussed the importance of a unified approach to solve regional issues and the need for countries to work together to enhance security, welfare, and stability.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan mentioned Iran’s policies in the region, underlining the risks associated with the country’s use of militias for its foreign policy, and stressed the need for a change in this approach.
In conclusion, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed the necessity of moving away from the culture of domination in the region and emphasized the importance of cooperation and mutual trust among countries instead.
He also pointed out the significance of resolving the Palestinian issue and the importance of a two-state solution for lasting peace in the Middle East.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan further mentioned the potential role President Trump could play in promoting peace and stability in the region, particularly with regards to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Lastly, he stressed the need for the US to withdraw its support for the PKK to strengthen ties with Turkey and foster a more collaborative relationship.
