Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan said about the Iran-US negotiations, “It is difficult to reach an immediate conclusion. What we are happy about is the positive atmosphere in the process of working together. The region cannot accept a new war.”
Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan made statements regarding the agenda, especially Iran and Syria, during a live broadcast on CNN Turk.
Regarding the talks between Iran and the United States in Oman and his telephone conversation with Foreign Minister Erakçi, Fidan said, “The region cannot accept that a new war may break out in the region. We want to use all our means to prevent a possible war.”
“There is no threat of sudden war”
Reporting that he had met both sides, Hakan Fidan said: “This is an issue that is difficult to come to an immediate conclusion. The good thing is that the parties have shown a moderate will to negotiate. What is important for us is the positive atmosphere that emerged after the first contact after a long time. We need to find a creative solution, we see that if the parties have the will to resolve it. At least for the moment there seems to be no sudden threat of war. out.”
“After seeing the will of the Iranian people on the nuclear issue, we also told the American side that it was better to leave here. The nuclear issue is the most important issue,” Fidan said.
Stating that other issues could be easily resolved if a nuclear solution emerged from the talks, Fidan said, “We want to share this view with the parties and establish a method. The United States is determining a method to show some pressure. Sending large fleets, sending bombardments, changing strategic forces and Iran's constant saying 'we have increased the number of missiles' provide clues to both sides that a possible attack will occur.” causing trouble for both sides.”
“An ATTACK WOULD BE A DISASTER, YOU CAN'T KNOW WHERE IT WILL STOP”
Describing a possible attack on Iran as “a disaster”, Hakan Fidan said: “We are trying our best to prevent a disaster. Iran says it will respond in the event of a major attack, including attacking targets in countries in the region. Attacking the energy infrastructure of countries in the region in the name of attacking US bases could lead to widespread war in the region. When you get into the lane “There are issues related to national security that we closely monitor, and we can foresee a scenario that could turn the war on terrorism upside down.” “We don't want war. It brings great drama and instability,” he said.
Minister Fidan said that he believes the regime will not change with possible air strikes against Iran and said: “I don't think such a thing can happen, a regime change. This is an empty dream. This can happen: The government and the system will become weak, it will not be able to serve the people and the current regime can choose to fix it by making radical and transformational decisions. I don't think a change regime can happen in reality.”
Stating that the problem in Iran is not the regime itself, but the decisions they make and the policies they implement, Fidan said, “There are regimes that are more centralized than the Iranian regime. As long as they don't cause global problems, they don't make global complaints. It's possible that having the same staff since the revolution, treating and managing the country as an organization that continues the revolution instead of a nation-state system, could cause problems.” systemic problem.”
“THE CURRENT SITUATION IN SYRIA IS GOOD, THE CURRENT PERIOD IS IMPORTANT.
Regarding the integration agreement between the Damascus government and the YPG/SDF terrorist organization in Syria, Fidan said: “Basically, for the unity, integrity and stability of Syria, it is important for us that this process progresses through dialogue without bloodshed. There is still a distance to go, but this is the current situation.”
Fidan said:
“To a large extent, I see the YPG's withdrawal from occupied lands and its position in the areas where the Kurds currently live as a much healthier situation than the previous map. The current picture is in a good state, that is, better than before. But from this situation we can get to an even better point. There are steps to be taken instead of problem areas. As you know, there are steps that need to be completed according to the agreement These steps are being taken every day, one step at a time, trying to get to a certain point here on both sides, but I think confidence will increase as these steps are taken.
On the other hand, the YPG also needs to undergo a historic transformation within itself. These discussions are currently taking place there. It is important to have these discussions within the YPG. More realistic, more Syrian; They need to transform into a structure that does not threaten the security of Türkiye or Iraq and is not part of the PKK's old ambitions for a Kurdish presence in four countries. “If this happens, there will be legitimate grounds to fight about the Kurds' position in their own country without threatening anyone.”
Fidan said, “We have supported Kurdish rights from the beginning. We have always given advice to Ahmet Shara in this direction. There are a number of regulations and presidential decrees that he has issued. But as I said, we will continue to follow this process very carefully.”
“THE REGIONAL OPPORTUNITY IS STABLE GOVERNANCE IN Türkiye”
Stating that the environment of rights, equality and freedom provided by the government in Damascus to all citizens is very important, Fidan also stated that Türkiye is very sensitive towards the Kurds in Syria and said:
“The current basic mentality in the Kurdish region is this: They don't have many chances to meet Damascus. Because they have been controlled by another will for a long time. Now they will meet gradually.
We, as a nation and a nation, have incredible sensitivity about the Kurds in Syria, especially our President. I remember, when I was Deputy Minister of MİT in 2010, before the Syrian revolution began and the civil war broke out in 2011, I went to meet Bashar Assad many times as a special representative. Our president at that time was the prime minister. Why do we go? First, prevent civil war from breaking out. Second, to explain our recommendations on this issue. In other words, 'Look, there will be problems from here. Oh, do this, do that. We said, 'Everyone's been waiting for this.' In explaining this, we especially emphasize the situation regarding the Kurds. We said, 'Look, most of them don't have citizenship. They don't feel like they belong. This lack of a sense of belonging causes very serious problems. This is unacceptable.”
Describing the positions of Syrian President Ahmed Shara and his friends on the issue as “good”, Fidan said, “Hopefully this page will close in favor of the Kurds and Arabs, Türkiye's security concerns will be resolved and Syria will move towards a better future.”
Minister Fidan said, “There is no reason why our region should not be paradise on earth. The region's greatest opportunity is to have a stable government in Türkiye and our President in power.”
PRESIDENTIAL ERDOĞAN-TRUMP RELATIONSHIP
When asked about the good relationship between US President Trump and President Erdoğan, Fidan said: “There is mutual respect between Trump and our President. Mr. Trump had his difficulties as a businessman, and then his struggles as a politician. According to my own analysis, Trump has developed some criteria for himself. He has a stance of believing that those who demonstrate success and power through long-term struggle have Our president creates parallels because he has been elected many times over the years and has led to the creation of a stable basin in the troubled region.” Our president has cases, coups, murders.” “He has faced many difficulties and challenges over the years,” he said. It is normal for leaders to survive and win to be respected.”
Stating that many beneficial outcomes for the region have emerged from this relationship, Fidan said, “These are issues that benefit the state and the nation.”
RELATIONS WITH THE EU
Regarding recent contacts with the EU, Fidan said, “With the efforts of the last few years regarding the EU, ways to improve relations are being sought. In order for us to push forward on certain issues, some countries, such as the Customs Union, must eliminate their reserves. The vast majority of the European Union supports this. The Greek Cypriot side prevents this. Visa liberalization is one of the issues we talk about the most. Request for issuance visas have increased a lot from Türkiye. This issue is also on the agenda.”
