Statement from Minister Güler on the SDF: They must fully fulfill their obligations in accordance with the March 10 Agreement

Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler, on the last day of 2025, conducted inspections andaudits at the Artillery and Missile School Command in Polatlı and met with the soldiers.During the visit, in addition to Minister Güler,Chief of General Staff General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu was also present.lu, Commander of the Naval Forces Admiral Ercüment Tatlıoğlu, Commander of the Air Forces General Ziya Cemal Kadıoğlu, and Commander of the Land Forces General Metin Tokel were also present.

Speaking here, Güler, regarding Turkey's defense and security,stated that with very comprehensive and intense activities, the pronoting that the year 2025 has been left behind,and that they are experiencing the excitement of entering the year 2026 with the same determination and motivation. Güler, on this occasion, alsoextended his bestwishes for the newyear.

"TheTurkish Armedour Armed Forces the security of our countryis the strongest guarantee."

In 2025, the Turkish ArmedForces, for the nation and the security of the countryto ensurestating that they serve with great dedicationand carry out their duties with determination and success, Güler said, "The Turkish ArmedForces; with its deep-rooted history, unshakable discipline, and highcombat capability, is the most robust guarantor of our country's security. This strengththe foundation of this tripartite structureis based on qualified human resources, an effective understanding of education, and doctrinesthat are in line with the requirements of the age. The Artilleryand Missile School Commandof ours is also one of the most strategic training centers of this structure, shaping the firepowerof our Land Forces and training the commanders and expert personnel of the future.is performing an exceptional duty," he said.

"The modern combat environmentnecessitates the ability to make rapid decisions".

Artilleryand missile unitsare the army's stradding strength to its power, Minister Güler stated, "The modern combat environment requires long range, high precision, and the ability to make rapid decisions. In such an environment, our artillery and missile units are not only combat support elements but also one of the decisive factors for deterrence, operational effectiveness, and success on the field. With the high-quality training you receive here, you are being raised with an awareness of this responsibility, and our heroic TYou are combining the striking power of the Turkish army with knowledge, discipline, and technology.Theindigenous nature and technological depth we have achieved in our artillery and missile systemsare adding strength to the power of our army,he said."The 2025

Turkish ArmedForcesof our Armed Forces, in thedetermined fight againstterrorism,has reached a critical turning pointwhere concrete resultsare beingachieved."

As the Ministry, emphasizing that their priority is for their personnel to be trained under the best conditions, Güler noted thatthey are continuously improvingtheir training infrastructureand integrating the capabilities of the domestic and national defense industry into trainingprocesses to the maximum extent possible. Minister Güler added.Güler continued his remarksas follows:

"The importance of having a strong and deterrent army is better understood in the face of the threats and dangers brought to light by the sensitive developments taking place. Thefact that the issue of security is of such great importanceis becoming increasingly clear.In an environment where we are taking military measures, in addition to strengthening our unity and solidarityand with the aim of fortifying our internal front,the door to a newera has been opened.In this context, I would like to draw attention to the fact that the 2025Turkish ArmedForcesIt has been a critical turning pointwhere concrete resultsof our Armed Forces'determined fightagainst terrorismhave been achieved.Both domesticallyand abroad,border carried out beyond thewith the effective operations we have conducted, we have largelyrestricted the mobility of terrorist organizationswhile also severely weakening their capabilities related to shelter, logistics, and human resources. These successes we have achieved have created the foundation that allows for the initiation of the 'Terror-free Turkey' goal. This stage we have reached has been earned by payingheavy prices.The stage we have reached was won by paying heavy prices.is the result of astruggle. Undoubtedly, the primaryarchitects of this success are, first and foremost, our beloved martyrs and heroic veterans, as well as all thevaluablemembers of the Turkish Armed Forces.is. Likewise, the struggle of our heroic intelligence organization, our heroic gendarmerie, our security personnel, and our heroic village guardsalong with the supportand solidarity of our noble nation have also madea great contributionto reaching this stage."

"It is an indispensable necessity for the SDF to fully fulfill itsobligations in accordance with the March 10 Agreement"

Minister Güler stated that no terrorist organization pointing out that they will not allow a fait accompli, used the following expressions:

"In thisprocess,the formation of a terrorcorridor along ourborders will not bepermitted."the military superiority we have achieved on the ground has been supported by diplomaticcooperation. The strong relations we have established with the newadministration in our neighbor Syria,as well as thecooperation mechanismswe have established with Iraq, and our sharedsecurity understandingcontributed greatly to thestrengthening of theprocess. It is now an indispensable requirement for the success of the process that the SDFimmediately and fully fulfills its obligationsin accordance with the March 10 Agreement. Thesuccess of theprocessan indispensablenecessity for the success of the process. Our state's stance on this matteris clear and leaves noroom for hesitation. I would like to remindyou once again that we will not allow any terrorist organization, especially the PKK/YPG/SDF, to continue its activities in the region or create any fait accompliin the regionunder any circumstances.we will not allow. Currently, theprocess is being managed by the relevant institutionsin coordination with our own, and with the Syrianadministration, in closedialogue,cautiously and with a rationalapproach, and we aremanaging and workingWe continue our workwith the responsibility and sensitivity we derive from ourdeep-rooted state tradition.Our ultimate goal is the common wish of our 86 million citizens:the end of terrorism,the complete liquidation of terrorist organizations, and the elimination of all kinds of threats directed at our country."

TerrorIn addition to their successes in the fight against terrorism and border security,they also protect the rights and interests in the Blue andHomeland with determination and resolve,Güler expressed,"In this context, I would like to state that wealways desire to have good relations with our neighbor Greece and to find solutions to our problems with a 'win-win' approach. While we express this constructive attitude at every opportunity,we will not allow any fait accompli in Cyprus, the Aegean, and the Eastern Mediterranean. effortsand our determination and capability to protect our rights against unlawful steps are absolute. 'Nostep taken despiteTurkeywill be allowedand no fait accompli will ever bepermitted,' heassessed.

"Our understanding of the eternal state places a sacred responsibility upon us."

With the initiatives Turkey has undertaken for regional and global peace,negotiation tablesand security architecture, becoming a sought-after membernoting that Minister Güler, the Turkish ArmedForces also, within the framework of international duties and missions, contribute to peaceand stabilitystated that they have made exceptional contributions. Minister Güler noted the following regarding the activities they have carried out in this context:

"From supporting the rightful cause of our Cypriot brothers to the strong cooperation maintained with brotherly Azerbaijan, from our duty in the KFOR Command in Kosovo to the mission in Qatarjoint activities, from our military advisory and training activities in Libya to our intensive effortsin many geographies,as areassuring, balancing, and stability-providingforceworkingWe continue ourefforts. All these activities of ours add strength to our country, instill confidence in friendly and allied nations, and serve as abalancing factor in oppressed geographies. It is a factthat our concept of an eternal stateimposes a sacred responsibilityupon us. With the awareness of thisresponsibility, you, our distinguishedpersonnel, have a newin the coming year as well to the security of our countryand to a more stronger future, to provide contributionswith determination, discipline, and self-sacrifice, we will continue tocarry out our dutiesI sincerelybelieve init. Inconcluding my remarks, I respectfully commemorate all our statesmen and commanders from Mete Han to Sultan Alparslan, from Fatih Sultan Mehmet to Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and up to the present day.I remember our dear martyrs and our heroic veterans who have passed into eternity with mercy and gratitude, and I offer my respect andgratitudeto our veterans and the precious families of our martyrs and veterans. With these feelings andthoughtsthoughtsto you and in your person, to allthose currently onduty, all mycomrades-in-arms and colleaguesin their duties, continued sucwish them success, and I kiss each of them on theireyes. Dearcolleagues, I once again celebrate your new year with my mostsincere wishes, and I wish you all health and well-beingtogether with your families."