The majority of Tel Rifaat is Arab and Turkmen, and if the PYD says it will capitalize on (its control), then this means ethnic cleansing, and this will not benefit Syria. Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus More Quotes by Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus More Quotes From Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus This is not a declaration of war. We are making preparations against potential threats, it's ... a legitimate measure so that we can protect our independence. We cannot remain silent against those sending missiles from Afrin. Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus top-news Their (YPG) primary goal is a threat to Turkey, and if Turkey sees a YPG movement in northern Syria that is a threat to it, it will retaliate in kind, this isn't a fantasy for us...it is an indispensable approach to protect Turkey's border security. Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus top-news There has never been an incident where a group in the Middle East has been armed, and they returned the weapons. Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus top-news It is now the EU's turn to fulfill its responsibilities. I believe it will act in line with the deal as Turkey has done so much for it. Cancellation of the deal is not on our agenda, and we will continue to do our part for the deal to succeed. Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus industrials It is now the EU's turn to fulfill its responsibilities. I believe it will act in line with the deal as Turkey has done so much for it. Cancellation of the deal is not on our agenda, and we will continue to do our part for the deal to succeed, the drop in the number of refugees arriving in Europe is clear evidence that Turkey is taking the deal seriously. Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus industrials Neither Russia nor Turkey can afford to sacrifice their relationship with each other, i wish such tensions had never emerged, but I believe that Turkish-Russian ties can be fixed in a short while. These two countries have no problems that cannot be overcome. I hope that these issues will be solved through dialogue. Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus world I believe our prime minister will be able to present a coalition alternative that will satisfy Turkey, it is not the end of the world though if it doesn't happen. Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus top-news
