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Türkiye 'to protect national interests' against militarization of Aegean islands

Türkiye 'to protect national interests' against militarization of Aegean islands

The National Security Council urged "all actors encouraging Greece to arm islands that have non-military status...to exercise common sense.

29 September 2022

Turkey's National Security Council makes no mention of a new Syria offensive

Turkey's National Security Council makes no mention of a new Syria offensive

President Erdoğan earlier said the NSC would discuss the issue. The Syrian Democratic Council has called on the UN and the international community to prevent an incursion by Turkey.

Turkey will continue enforcing Montreux Convention, mediating between Russia, Ukraine, says NSC

Turkey will continue enforcing Montreux Convention, mediating between Russia, Ukraine, says NSC

The latest developments in the region have shown that Turkey's "balanced position" regarding the Russia-Ukraine war was right, according to the council.

‘Parliament, Foreign Ministry by-passed’ in handling Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

CHP CHAIR KILIÇDAROĞLU

‘Parliament, Foreign Ministry by-passed’ in handling Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu said, “On which law is the security summit based? Is there any legal basis for the security summit? I don’t remember such an institution. The National Security Council should have been convened.”

Turkey urges de-escalation of tensions between Russia, Ukraine

NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL

Turkey urges de-escalation of tensions between Russia, Ukraine

Chaired by President and AKP Chair Erdoğan, Turkey’s National Security Council convened on January 27 and stated that “escalation is not in the interest of anyone”, calling for a de-escalation of tensions between Ukraine and Russia.

28 January 2022

‘Turkey is determined to protect its rights and interests’

NSC STATEMENT

‘Turkey is determined to protect its rights and interests’

The statement released after the National Security Council meeting has indicated that “the impacts on our country of the political, military, economic and social developments that took place in the world and in our region in 2020 were thoroughly evaluated.”

29 January 2021

Turkey’s National Security Council convenes: Emphasis on Eastern Mediterranean

Turkey’s National Security Council convenes: Emphasis on Eastern Mediterranean

A statement has been released after the meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) chaired by President Erdoğan. The statement has stressed that “Turkey is in favor of dialogue on every platform for fair sharing of natural resources in the region.”

25 September 2020

‘Turkey’s Military Consultancy to Libya’s UN-Recognized Government to Continue’

NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL STATEMENT

‘Turkey’s Military Consultancy to Libya’s UN-Recognized Government to Continue’

Unable to meet since January 30 due to coronavirus outbreak, the National Security Council (NSC) has convened under the chairpersonship of President Erdoğan. A written statement has been released following the meeting.

National Security Council Says Syria Offensive to Continue, Urges US, Russia to Fulfill Agreements

National Security Council Says Syria Offensive to Continue, Urges US, Russia to Fulfill Agreements

"We call on the international community to support Turkey, which aims for the safe and voluntary return of Syrians to their country without any discrimination based on ethnicity or religion," the council has said.

27 November 2019

Emphasis on ‘Peace Corridor’ in National Security Council Declaration

Emphasis on ‘Peace Corridor’ in National Security Council Declaration

In a declaration released after the National Security Council (MGK) meeting, the works on establishing a “peace corridor” on Turkey-Syria border have been emphasized while no mention has been made of a “safe zone”.

National Security Council: We Will Use Right of Self-Defense in Syria

National Security Council: We Will Use Right of Self-Defense in Syria

In the declaration issued after the National Security Council, it has been stated that the biggest obstacle to a political solution in Syria is “the structure in the east of Euphrates” and Turkey will use its right of self-defense in Syria.

28 November 2018

Manbij Message in National Security Council Statement

Manbij Message in National Security Council Statement

It has been stated in National Security Council’s statement that Turkey may launch offensives into Manbij of Syria as well as Qandil and Sinjar of Iraq.

Security Council Statement Doesn’t Mention US Arms Support to YPG

Security Council Statement Doesn’t Mention US Arms Support to YPG

Even though Presidential Spokesperson Kalın said the US statements that arms support to the YPG to continue will be discussed in the National Security Council, this subject wasn’t mentioned in the security council statement.

29 November 2017

National Security Council Recommends to Extend State of Emergency, Close Airspace to KRG

National Security Council Recommends to Extend State of Emergency, Close Airspace to KRG

The National Security Council holding a meeting today, recommended that the State of Emergency be extended for three months, Turkey’s airspace be closed to Kurdistan Regional Government and İbrahim Halil Border Gate be handed over to Iraq.

16 October 2017

National Security Council Targets Kurdish Demands

National Security Council Targets Kurdish Demands

At the last MGK meeting of the year, it was stated that "instigations that target the indivisible integrity, would not come through." "Single flag, single nation, single country, single state, single language," were emphasized.

Military Constructive at National Security Meeting

National Security Council

Military Constructive at National Security Meeting

According to Prof. Sancar, the statement issued by the National Security Council shows that the army is not obstructing the government's initiative.

24 August 2009 Tolga Korkut