Statement of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Hüseyin Müftüoğlu, in Response to a Question Regarding the Congressional Approval of the Authorization of the US Government to Provide Entities Fighting in Syria with Some Sensitive Military Equipment

Republic Of Türkiye Ministry Of Foreign Affairs 09.12.2016

QA-47, 9 December 2016

We understand that the US government has been granted authorization to provide entities fighting in Syria with some sensitive military equipment within the framework of the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act and that this provision is conditional on certain caveats, including the consent of Congress. It is not clear yet whether this authorization will be used and if so in what context and towards which entities. In any case, we have reiterated our well-known views and sensitivities to the US side and cautioned against the mentioned military equipment falling into the wrong hands, in particular those terrorist organizations that target Turkey. We will monitor this matter closely.

Atatürk

Subutay Yüksel Ambassador
Monday - Sunday

09:00 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 18:00

Consular Section: 09:00-12:00/14:00-17:00
1/1/2024 1/1/2024 New Year
3/29/2024 4/1/2024 Good Friday& Easter Monday
4/11/2024 4/11/2024 Eid Al-Fitr
5/1/2024 5/1/2024 Labor Day
6/1/2024 6/1/2024 Madaraka Day
6/17/2024 6/17/2024 Idd ul Adha
10/10/2024 10/10/2024 Mazingira Day
10/20/2024 10/20/2024 Mashujaa Day
10/29/2024 10/29/2024 National Day of the Republic of Türkiye
12/12/2024 12/12/2024 Jamhuri Day
12/25/2024 12/27/2024 Christmas and Boxing Days