It is too late for Turkey to close its borders for migrants to cross into Europe, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday, as he criticized European countries for ignoring Turkey’s calls to respond to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in northwestern Syria, APA reports citing Daily Sabah.
The president noted that calls from European leaders poured in after he announced Turkey would no longer stem the flow of irregular migrants to the bloc.
“Turkey will not close its border gates for refugees to cross into Europe anymore, it is a done deal,” Erdogan said, adding that Europe too will take its share of the burden.
He reiterated once again that Turkey will continue to carry out its determined operation against the Assad regime forces in Idlib, as he praised the Turkish people for their unity, fraternity and solidarity, which he said strengthens the country.
Erdogan also said he will evaluate recent developments in Idlib with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday.
“I hope we can facilitate a cease-fire and take other steps to resolve the issue,” he said.
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