Turkey’s UN Ambassador Yıldız Addresses UNSC Syria Session
Turkey’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Ambassador Ahmet Yıldız, has raised concerns about the ongoing threat posed by the terrorist organization PKK/YPG. Speaking at the Syria session held at the UN Security Council (UNSC), Yıldız emphasized the dangerous consequences of the Syrian conflict, where terrorist organizations have exploited the chaos to further their separatist goals.
Yıldız highlighted the escalating violence in the Middle East as a significant issue of concern, stating that the conflict in Gaza has spread to the wider region, becoming a harsh reality. He pointed out that Israel’s attacks on Gaza and Lebanon have severe repercussions on Syria, particularly affecting the 750 thousand Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
The Ambassador noted the challenges faced by those fleeing Lebanon to Syria, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis and increasing the need for aid. Yıldız stressed the importance of not abandoning the Syrian people and called for the international community to provide support.
Yıldız also addressed the deepening crisis in Syria, emphasizing the need for all parties to exercise restraint to prevent further escalation. He emphasized that the situation poses a serious threat to regional stability and urged for collective action to address the crisis effectively.
Furthermore, Yıldız highlighted the significant impact of terrorist organizations taking advantage of the chaos in Syria to further their separatist agenda. He thanked the UN Secretary-General and countries that stood in solidarity with Turkey following a terrorist attack in Ankara. Yıldız also mentioned the PKK’s involvement in the attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TAI) and called for recognition of PKK and its extensions YPG/SDG as terrorist organizations operating in Syria.
In conclusion, Ambassador Yıldız reiterated the importance of addressing the separatist agenda of terrorist organizations and the need to combat terrorism effectively in Syria. He expressed hope that member countries would recognize and take action against these organizations in the future.
