inister of National Defense Hulusi Akar met with the Chief of General Staff, General Yaşar Güler, and Mehmetçik, who was in charge in Libya, where he paid an official visit.
Akar addressed the personnel in the program, which included the Chief of Libyan General Staff Gen. Muhammed El-Haddad, the Western Regional Commander Major General Usame Cuveyli and the Tripoli Regional Commander Major General Abdulbaki Mervan.
Akar said that Turkey, under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, continues to stand by the friendly and brotherly countries in their just cause, as well as defending their rights and interests.
Stating that Turkey and Libya have common history and values, Akar emphasized that the Turkish military's presence in Libya stems from protecting the rights and law of their brothers and helping them.
Stating that Libya belongs to the Libyans and that they are in favor of the only Libya, Akar continued his words as follows:
"Libya's sovereignty and independence is important. There were some problems when we came here. We made every effort on land, sea and air day and night to overcome these problems. The efforts made came to a point. At the point we came, important results were obtained. Here armed. Our Libyan brothers and sisters continue to work shoulder to shoulder with Turkey in order to structure the forces and to modernize and organize their organization. "
Akar highlighted that the Libyan Chief of Staff Gen. El-Haddad, the Western Regional Commander Major General Cuveyli and Tripoli Regional Commander Major General Mervan contributed greatly to the success of the operations, and applauded El-Haddad, Cuveyli and Mervan.
Akar stated that they have much more work to do in the next period, therefore, they should continue to work with the same sensitivity without getting into any victory and complacency.
Until today, 4 thousand 407 IEDs have been identified. 55 civilians lost their lives due to EYP. We will continue to do our best to prevent this from repeating. "
Stating that the National Unity Government under the Prime Ministry of Abdulhamid Dibeybe is essential in Libya and that this government should be supported, Akar stated that they will make efforts to continue the tranquility in Libya until the elections to be held in December.
"Third parties should be objective in matters concerning our neighbors"
Pointing out that Turkey's presence in Libya is also of vital importance in terms of protecting rights, interests and interests in the Eastern Mediterranean, Akar said, "We continue our activities in the Eastern Mediterranean within the maritime authorization agreement with Libya. Greece's attempts to override this agreement are futile. effort. We are in favor of solving problems through international law, good neighborliness, dialogue and peaceful methods. " used the expression.
Emphasizing that it is clear that no results can be obtained from the re-negotiation of the solution proposals that have been tried and proven unsuccessful in Cyprus, Akar stated that the two-state structure in Cyprus is now the only solution.
Akar, underlining that Turkey has no eyes on anyone's land, rights and law, said, "We respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all our neighbors within the framework of international law. However, we do not feed our rights. We do not allow any fait accompli. Everyone should realize this." found the assessment.
Emphasizing a sovereign and independent Turkish state in Cyprus, Akar said, "We call peace, peace, dialogue, good neighborly relations. On the other hand, there is a language of constant provocation, crisis, disrespect and threat on the Greek side." shared his opinion.
Stating that Turkey is in favor of dialogue, Akar said, "I expect third parties to be objective in matters related to our neighbors. I expect them to approach the issues in a reasonable and logical way. I tell them that the problems between Turkey and Greece should not be transformed into a problem with the EU, with the USA in any way. As a result." , we will not violate our rights. " he spoke.
"To describe it as genocide is heedless, ignorant and wrong"
Reminding that the Claw-Lightning and Claw-Lightning operations started on April 23, Akar continued as follows:
"We have done everything that needs to be done to save our noble nation from the scourge of terrorism, we continue to do it. We will continue to do so until the last terrorist is neutralized. So far 54 terrorists have been neutralized. All caves and lairs have been entered. Yesterday, one of them is responsible for the region. 7 terrorists were neutralized in the cave where they were found. This struggle will continue. "
Stating that Turkey has made every effort to bring life back to normal in Syria, Akar said, "Terrorists are trying to disturb the peace and tranquility there. We do not allow them. We give all kinds of responses. It is also responsible for our 5 million Syrian brothers and sisters in the area controlled by our Armed Forces. They meet their needs such as health, education, road, water and electricity and make the necessary efforts to normalize them. " said.
Reminding that Azerbaijan liberated Karabakh and ensured peace and tranquility there, Akar said, "We were with them in their just cause. We will continue to be there until the end." used the expression.
Referring to the events of 1915, Hulusi Akar said, "It is heedless, ignorant and wrong to describe some events that took place in 1915 between Turkish and Armenian societies living together for centuries as" genocide. " Everyone should open their archives. Distorting the facts is by no means true, unacceptable. Americans should first examine the information and documents in their national archives (NARA). expressed his opinion.
Minister Akar emphasized that their fight against FETO is also continuing with determination.
TSK is one of the armed forces with at least Kovid-19 cases
Akar, who ordered the fight against the new type of coronavirus (Kovid-19) in military units to continue with strict and harsh measures, asked that the measures taken with masks, distance and cleaning be strictly followed.
Noting that the Turkish Armed Forces is one of the armed forces with the least Kovid-19 cases among the armies in the world, Akar thanked those who contributed to this issue.
Pointing out that the Turkish Armed Forces are going through a busy period, Akar said, "The Turkish Armed Forces are in the light of reason and science, within the framework of the constitution, in line with the laws and the directives of our President, under the orders and command of the ordered superiors and commanders, at the command of the nation, at the beginning of their duty. I remember with respect and gratitude all our elders and commanders, from Sultan Alparslan to Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who helped us reach these levels. he spoke.
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