Czech and Slovakia warn against repercussions of Turkish aggression on Syria
Czech Prime Minister Andrei Babich called on the European Union to act quickly to prevent the Turkish aggression on Syrian territory, warning that in case this aggression occurred, its serious repercussions will affect the European countries.
“Europe should be more active in this regard and seek to resolve the situation,” Babich said, adding that talks and a peaceful solution to the crisis in Syria should be prioritized.
For his part, Czech Foreign Minister Tomasz Petrjecik called on the Turkish regime to respect its obligations under international and humanitarian law.
Petrjeczik expressed his concern that the establishment of the so-called safe zone will lead to deterioration of the situation, renewing his country’s support for a political solution to the crisis in Syria.
The formation of a committee to discuss the constitution gives hope to push the political track to solve the crisis in Syria politically and diplomatically in accordance with the UN Security Council resolutions, which will allow the start of reconstruction and the mass return of displaced Syrians to their country, Petrjeczik said.
Petrjeczik warned that the Turkish aggression on Syrian territory will seriously threaten all hopes for a political solution and stability in Syria.
For her part, the head of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Slovak Parliament Katarina Cevalvayova stressed that the Turkish aggression on Syrian territory would not only constitute a flagrant violation of Syrian national sovereignty but also an existential threat to thousands of Syrian citizens residing in these areas.
In a statement to the Slovak news agency, Svalvayova called on the major powers to put pressure on the Turkish regime to prevent it from continuing its aggression, noting that not deterring this regime will strengthen the desire of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to expand in the region.
She stressed the need to exert all efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region, warning of the serious repercussions of the irrational and provocative behavior of the Turkish regime.
Inas Abdulkareem