Turkey’s PM: We Will Keep An Open Door Policy For The Syrian People

Turkish PM Ahmet Davutoğlu has demanded reform in the UN system, saying that the current measures are incapable of preventing the serious crimes of brutal regimes. “All types of crimes against humanity are committed in Syria,” Davutoğlu said during a speech at the Berlin-based Koerber Foundation think-tank. “This is an indication of the inability of the UN system and also a clear picture that we need to reform the international system and international organizations.” He also said that “Turkey will continue to follow a foreign policy approach that is based on values, including the protection of human rights, refugees, democracy and helping the least developed countries.” “We will never change our position. Many people may criticize us, but we will keep an open door policy for the Syrian people,” Davutoğlu added. An estimated 1.6 million Syrian refugees are currently being sheltered in camps across Turkey. The Turkish government has delivered $5 billion worth of aid to Syrian refugees so far. Davutoğlu said he is determined to work toward democracy and stability in the Middle East but ruled out any dialogue with the Assad regime. “We will never accept the legitimacy of a regime that has killed its citizens,” he added. (Source: Syrian Coalition + Hurriyet Daily News)