Turkey and Iran’s Common Goals Against Terrorism
Turkey and Iran are stepping up their efforts to ensure regional security and stability by joining forces in the fight against terrorism. This determination was reaffirmed at a joint press conference between Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Erakchi. During the meeting, the determination of the two countries to act together against terrorist organizations was emphasized, while projects to increase trade and development potential in the border region were discussed.
New Steps in Regional Cooperation
Hakan Fidan, in his speech at the meeting, talked about the efforts to develop relations with Iran in all fields, and stated that especially the border regions should be transformed into trade basins. Improvement of transportation lines between the two countries and modernization of border gates are the cornerstones of this goal. These projects are expected to contribute directly to the prosperity of the peoples of both Turkey and Iran.
Trade and Development Goals
Fidan stated that in order to increase trade between the two countries and raise the living standards of the peoples, it is essential to completely eliminate terrorism from the region. In this context, he emphasized the importance of waging a joint struggle against organizations such as the PKK, YPG and PJAK. It was emphasized that Iran and Turkey are in full agreement on this issue.
Joint Struggle Against a Common Enemy
In the speech, it was stated that terrorism is a common enemy that threatens not only one country but also regional stability. “There is a consensus between Turkey and Iran to completely eliminate these organizations from our region,” Hakan Fidan said, adding that they did not want to waste time for more effective cooperation on the ground. It was also announced that the ongoing cooperation with Iran within the Astana process will continue in the coming period.
Hope for the Future of the Region
This meeting shows that the two countries share a common vision not only in the fight against terrorism, but also in projects to accelerate regional development. New mechanisms and infrastructure investments aim to provide better living conditions for the people of the region. These steps have the potential to provide a model of stability and development not only for Turkey and Iran, but for the entire region.
In conclusion, this cooperation between Turkey and Iran aims to increase the welfare of the peoples and contribute to the peace of the region by combining the goals of combating terrorism and regional development.
