The National Security Council (NSC) convened on 18 June 2026 under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Türkiye.
During the meeting;
1. The Council has been briefed on the activities that have been carried out with determination, resolve, and success at home and abroad against all types of threats and dangers to our national unity and solidarity, as well as our survival, including the terrorist organisations PKK/KCK-PYD/YPG, FETO, and DAESH, along with recent international developments.
2. The efforts aimed at achieving the objectives of a Terror-Free Türkiye and a Terror-Free Region, which are of critical importance for the future of our country and region, were reviewed; and the strong will to relieve our nation and neighbouring countries of the heavy burden imposed by terrorism was reaffirmed.
3. Operations undertaken within the scope of the fight against organised crime were discussed, and it was emphasised that the steps taken to ensure the utmost protection of the peace and security of all citizens, particularly children and youth, will continue with determination.
4. Emphasising that, in its capacity as a guarantor state, Türkiye remains both determined and fully capable of taking all necessary measures within the framework of international law to safeguard the security, well-being and prosperity of the Turkish Cypriots, it was noted that no fait accompli that could undermine the rights and interests of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) or jeopardise the climate of peace in the Eastern Mediterranean would be permitted.
5. Satisfaction was expressed with the agreement reached between Iran and the United States; the importance of ensuring that the process is not derailed was underscored; and it was noted that Türkiye will continue to make active contributions to efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace and stability in the region.
6. Welcoming the progress achieved in establishing peace, stability and security in Syria, it was underscored that Türkiye will continue to support efforts aimed at strengthening Syria’s unity and territorial integrity, as well as its development and reconstruction.
7. It was noted that the Israeli administration's continued acts of aggression—which include ceasefire violations in Gaza, acts of settler terrorism in the West Bank, attacks against the status of East Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and infringements upon Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity—are adversely affecting efforts to establish peace and stability in the region.
The international community was called upon to adopt a principled stance in the face of the Israeli administration’s persistent disregard for universal humanitarian values and international law.
8. Türkiye's strong determination to continue the strategic cooperation established with Iraq in all fields under the new Iraqi Government was reaffirmed, and support for the preservation of stability and security in Iraq was emphasised.
9. The latest developments in the Russia–Ukraine War were discussed, and a call was made on the parties responsible for the escalation of the conflict and its spillover into neighbouring regions, particularly the Black Sea region, to take immediate steps toward a just and lasting peace.
10. Developments across the African continent were reviewed, and it was noted that Türkiye will continue to support the preservation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of friendly and brotherly African countries, as well as efforts to promote peace, stability, and prosperity across the continent.
11. Recent developments towards strengthening peace, stability, and cooperation in the South Caucasus were discussed.
Respectfully submitted to the public.
