Capitalists' organisations express full support for Turkish government's intervention in Syria

Representatives from the capitalists' organisations in Turkey voiced their support for AKP governments' ongoing military intervention
Tuesday, 23 January 2018 18:41

Representatives from the capitalists' organisations in Turkey voiced their support for AKP governments' ongoing military intervention in Syria’s Afrin region, on Tuesday.

"We defend, and side with, our government's decision to protect our national security," Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, chairman of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), said in a news conference in the chamber's headquarters in the capital Ankara.

Sixteen business-oriented organizations, including the Confederation of Turkish Trade Unions (TÜRK-İŞ), the Confederation of Turkish Tradesmen and Craftsmen (TESK), the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TÜSİAD) and the Confederation of Public Servants Trade Unions (MEMUR-SEN) participated in the news conference.

"Turkey has used its rights arising from international rules. The territorial integrity, sovereignty and political unity of Syria are respected. Therefore, this operation is rightful and suits international law," said Hisarcıklıoğlu.