clear

Creating new perspectives since 2009

Turkish defense chief welcomes Eid at Syrian border

May 24, 2020 at 12:19 pm

Turkish National Defence Minister Nurettin Canikli [Wikipedia]

Turkey’s defense minister on Sunday welcomed Eid al-Fitr, the holiday marking the end of Islamic fasting month of Ramadan, with the troops deployed at the Syrian border, Anadolu Agency reports.

Hulusi Akar, accompanied by Chief of General Staff Yasar Guler, and top commanders of the land, air, and sea forces arrived at the border on Saturday to inspect the troops joining the operations against terrorists in northern Syria.

Top military officials and soldiers exchanged Eid greetings following the coronavirus measures.

READ: Why this Eid for Muslims around the world will be like no other

“Turkish Armed Forces are fighting against terrorism on the one hand and the novel coronavirus on the other,” Akar said.

“For the security of our country and nation, we have successfully fulfilled the duties given to us until now, and we will continue to fulfill them. For the sovereignty and independence of our country and nation, we need to work harder than ever and learn from history,” he added.

Since 2016, Turkey has launched a trio of successful anti-terrorist operations across its border into northern Syria to prevent the formation of a terror corridor and enable peaceful settlement by locals: Euphrates Shield (2016), Olive Branch (2018), and Peace Spring (2019).