Erdoğan reiterates Turkish support for Syria's territorial integrity

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The Turkish president warned that Ankara would act quickly in response to any perceived threats, a reference to Kurdish groups operating in Syrian territory.

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00:00Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed to uphold Syria's territorial integrity, saying

00:08he would continue his country's fight against the Kurdistan Workers' Party during a speech

00:12following his cabinet's first 2025 meeting.

00:16Erdogan reiterated Turkish support for Syria and warned Ankara would act swiftly against

00:20perceived threats.

00:21We will not allow the destruction of Syria by any means, even if it is by force, we will

00:28not allow the destruction of its unitary structure.

00:31If we see a risk in this regard, we will take the necessary steps swiftly.

00:37The circle is narrowing for the divisionist organization and its extensions in Syria.

00:44Erdogan pledged to achieve a terror-free Turkey through peaceful means if possible, but with

00:49force if necessary.

00:52During Syria's uprising-turned-conflict, US-backed Kurdish-dominated forces carved out an enclave

00:58of autonomous rule across north-eastern Syria, never allying entirely with Al-Assad in Damascus

01:05nor the rebels trying to overthrow him.

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