“Turkey is ready to take the burden in Gaza and will fulfill its responsibilities with a great sense of duty, including sending the army. This is our clearest message to the international community on this issue,” Fidan said in a live interview with “A News” channel.
Recalling the September meeting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with his American counterpart Donald Trump, he said that the two leaders discussed important topics concerning relations and regional dynamics.
Fidan said that the recent performance of Turkey’s foreign policy and its reliability as a partner have made it a sought-after actor for cooperation on many issues.
The talks in the US, he said, have once again raised issues of critical importance to both countries, the wider region and global peace and stability.
He underlined that maintaining common understanding and close coordination is key to protecting and advancing Turkey’s national interests, adding that White House talks focused on Syria, Palestine and Ukraine.
Fidan said that the draft resolution of the UN Security Council is still under discussion and continues to be developed. He noted that the proposed stabilization force is one of two structures outlined in the phased Trump peace plan, and discussions are focused on shaping the legal framework that would define their mandate and how they would function after implementation.
He stated that discussions are underway to establish a peace commission and an International Stabilization Force for Gaza, noting that proposals continue to be developed and that the US is working on the issue in consultation with Turkey.
He noted that preliminary efforts have begun for a stabilization force, including a US-coordinated Civil-Military Coordination Center established with Israel.
The Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC), officially opened on October 17, is the first international operational platform established by US Central Command in Israel to monitor developments in Gaza following the ceasefire agreement.
Fidan stressed that Washington, which supported Trump’s cease-fire plan, had developed a mechanism to address obstacles in the process, a step he described as important in terms of accountability and commitment.
The foreign minister added that Turkey remains determined to improve the mechanisms needed to coordinate progress in the ceasefire agreement, stressing that close dialogue between the relevant military authorities continues.
Fidan said Turkey played an active role in the talks in Sharm el-Sheikh that led to the Gaza ceasefire, noting that Egypt, Qatar and Turkey helped bring the deal into effect. He added that the declaration signed by the countries is not a traditional guarantor model, but reflects their continued political support for the ceasefire.
He noted that Turkey has appointed a humanitarian aid coordinator for Gaza and continues to work intensively to provide aid, while the amount of aid entering the enclave remains below what Israel previously promised.
He also said talks were underway to form a non-political committee to run the day-to-day administration of Gaza, and Hamas had expressed willingness to hand over governance to a Palestinian-led body.
(Vijesti.ba / Fena)
