Turkey has designated war in Black Sea priority of its security policy
The war in the Black Sea and its impact on regional security are among the top priorities of Turkey’s security policy. Ankara states that it will continue to pursue a balanced approach to maintain stability in the region.
According to Censor.NET, citing Ukrinform, this was stated by Turkish Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler.
"The ongoing war in the Black Sea, security risks, the new balances taking shape in the Caucasus, developments in the Middle East, as well as our rights and interests in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean are priority issues for our security policy," said Güler.
According to him, Turkey is closely monitoring the impact of the war in the Black Sea on regional security.
Turkey will continue to take a "balanced approach"
"In the Black Sea, we are closely monitoring the impact of the war on regional security and continuing our responsible and balanced approach aimed at maintaining stability," the minister said.
Güler did not specify what new measures Ankara might take, but he emphasized the importance of maintaining stability in the region.
Ankara supports peace in the Caucasus
The minister also commented on the situation in the Caucasus. According to him, Turkey supports the establishment of lasting peace, the strengthening of regional stability, and the development of opportunities for cooperation.
Güler also noted that developments in the Caucasus and the Middle East, as well as the situation surrounding Cyprus and in the Eastern Mediterranean, remain key areas of Turkey’s security policy.
