Acting Deputy State Secretary of the United States on Political Issues John Bass, conducting negotiations in Ankara, said Washington understands Turkey’s concern in the field of security. According to him, foreign terrorists in Syria must leave the country.
After meetings in Ankara Bass, in a television conference mode, he spoke about the results of a visit to Turkey.
He noted that the contacts in Turkey were “productive and constructive”, the focus of the negotiations was “a smooth continuation of the transition process in Syria” and specific steps that can be taken in this direction.
Bass emphasized that Washington understands Turkey’s concern in the fight against terrorism and security. In this matter, the United States is working in coordination with Ankara. Both countries are sensitive to regional stability.
– Syria cannot be a refuge for foreign terrorists
answering the question of an ANADOLA agency correspondent, whether the agreement was reached from the PKK/YPG elements, the pool said: “As Anthony Blinken said (US Secretary of State), we agree with the Turkish government and many other governments in that way that Syria in the future cannot and should not be a safe refuge for foreign terrorist organizations or foreign terrorists. “
“We believe that all foreign terrorists in Syria should leave the country. Most of them should return to citizenship or origin countries at the end of the process and appear before the court for their actions.
Deputy Secretary of State did not specify what it means by the term “foreign terrorists”, and did not mention whether this term also refers to the RSC/YPG, a terrorist organization that uses the name SDF in Syria.
– the transition process should not pose a threat to Turkey’s security
Having stated that the most important element of the transition process in Syria is “stability”, the bass emphasized that this process “should not pose a threat to Turkey’s security.” The United States will continue to cooperate with Ankara in this process.
“It is extremely important that we work together on this transition process and the withdrawal of foreign terrorists from the country. We must make sure that this process will not lead to further destabilization in Syria and will not create new opportunities to resume the terrorist activity of the deash.”
– the assertion that “the USA is in Syria to combat deesh”
Asserting that the US military presence in Syria is aimed at “preventing the re -emergence of Deaash as a regional threat”, the US Deputy Secretary said that US cooperation with PKK/YPG is part of the “fight against deAsh”.
The basics noted that “foreign terrorist elements, including RSC, sometimes use the situation in Syria,” but this should not pose a threat to Syria neighbors, in particular Turkey.
He assured that the United States will try to provide possible support for the transition process in Syria. Washington intends to take steps to increase security throughout the country and improve conditions for all Syrians.