Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said his country was discussing with the US issues related to the activities of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK, banned in Turkey) in Syria. He said this at a press conference in Doha, which was broadcast on Turkish television.
„On the issue of terrorist organizations in Syria, we are equally concerned that IS and other terrorist organizations will take advantage of the transition period in Syria. We will be vigilant and careful to ensure that IS and the PKK do not take advantage of this situation. We keep in touch with our American friends. They know how sensitive we are to the issue of the PKK and the People's Defense Forces. (SNS related to PKK). The PKK cannot be considered a legitimate force in the context of a political settlement,” he said.
In Washington, according to Fidan, “they know that any threat emanating from the PKK and SNS towards Turkey will immediately cause a reaction”. “I think that with the new administration in the United States we will also hold certain discussions on this matter”, the minister added.