Erdogan: Syria, Iraq territorial integrity must be defended

Turkey's President, Recep Tayip Erdogan, has been hosting a meeting today of US Defence Secretary James Mattis, where they have discussed bilateral and regional issues, reports AA, the Kosovo Clan.

According to information received by the sources of Turkey's Presidency, it is taught that Erdogan at the meeting with Mattis compared to commitment in the joint fight against terrorist organisations primarily DEAS and the PKK have stressed that Syria and Iraq's territorial integrity must be protected. And in this context it has stressed that it will be a false step towards the referendum of Iraq's Kurdish regional government. ”

It also becomes known that Erdogan, among other things, has expressed Turkey's concerns about the support the US gives the PYD/PKK. Attentioning that the settlements cleared by the UN-should be left to the local population, Erdogan, has also cited the importance of supporting the mechanism aimed at forming <x0 non-conflict versions” in Syria.

At the meeting where the joint war in the Qandil and Sinjar Mountains in Iraq is discussed against PKK elements, and co-operation in the field of defence industry is taught that Turkey and the US are strategic partners and two key allies in NATO.”

It becomes known that President Erdogan's meeting with Secretary Mattis at the presidential residence in Ankara has lasted about an hour and 10 minutes.

Turkish Defence Minister Nurettin Canikli, head of intelligent services (MIT), Hakan Fidan and Deputy Secretary-General and Turkey's Presidency spokesman offering Kalın.