Fidan says PKK terror group activities are vital for regional security
(MENAFN) The Turkish foreign minister emphasized on Sunday that ending the activities of the PKK terror group not only in Türkiye but also in Iraq, Syria, and Iran is “quite important” for ensuring regional stability, security, and limiting foreign interference, according to reports.
“The PKK terror organization’s decision to dissolve itself is undoubtedly a positive development. Ending its armed activities in Türkiye is extremely important for us, but our wish—and our expectation—is that the organization also ends its armed struggle and terrorist activities in Iraq, withdraws from the areas it occupies, and likewise withdraws from the areas it occupies in Syria,” Hakan Fidan said during a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein, held during his visit to Iraq.
Fidan noted that the terror group still controls significant areas in Iraq but praised ongoing collaboration with Iraqi authorities, expressing gratitude for their cooperation. He also highlighted that both Baghdad and Erbil are closely coordinating with Ankara on this matter.
Describing the “Terror-free Türkiye” initiative as a positive development for both Türkiye and the broader region, Fidan stressed the importance of “intensive” cooperation between Ankara and Baghdad. “Our institutions collaborate intensively on all matters, address issues professionally, and work in a solution-oriented manner,” he stated.
Reflecting on the various agreements signed during President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s 2024 visit to Iraq, Fidan underlined the need to follow up on their implementation. “Through the joint working committees we established, we have intensive work in many areas, including security, energy, water, trade, customs, and transportation.”
The Turkish foreign minister concluded by emphasizing that the current era calls for peace, development, mutual integration, and regional cooperation. “Not fragmentation, division, competing with each other, or sabotaging one another. There is no reason or obstacle preventing us from doing in this region what the rest of the civilized world does,” he said.
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