Turkey Says Ceasefire Must Be Preserved After ‘Unlawful Attack on Iran’

2026-04-16 02:47:46

(MENAFN) The Turkish Presidential High Advisory Council on Wednesday stressed the importance of maintaining a ceasefire following what it described as an “unlawful attack on Iran,” adding that diplomatic contacts with relevant parties are ongoing to preserve regional stability.

In a written statement, Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran said the meeting was held at the Presidential Complex under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The discussions focused on regional conflicts, recent global developments, and Türkiye’s “Terror-Free Türkiye” initiative.

The council also reviewed ongoing and planned efforts aimed at strengthening Türkiye’s progress in several strategic sectors, including defense, communications and information technologies, transportation, energy, urban development, and tourism, despite broader regional instability.

Officials further emphasized the importance of national unity, describing internal cohesion as essential to countering external and internal threats.

“The ‘Terror-Free Türkiye’ process, such as the necessity of taking strong and determined steps that reinforce our unity and solidarity was emphasized," Duran said.

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