During a press conference, Christophe Lemoine, the spokesperson for the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was asked about the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). However, he remained evasive on the nature of this organization, recognized as terrorist by Turkey, the European Union and the United States. This lack of clarity comes as the “Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)” and the People’s Protection Units (YPG), the Syrian branch of the PKK, continue to be at the center of debate.
In this context, Mr. Lemoine declared: “I will not comment on the nature of the PKK,” while emphasizing France’s “debt” to the Kurdish fighters, whom he described as “key role” against Daesh. These comments reflect French diplomatic ambiguity regarding the balance to be found between support for the FDS, seen as an essential player in the fight against Daesh, and regional security, particularly that of Turkey.
It is important to remember that the full text and information were collected from news relayed by the Anatolian agency.
France has indicated its support for an inclusive political transition in Syria, encompassing all communities. However, criticism has emerged, due to Paris’ continued support for the FDS, without a clear distinction from the PKK/YPG. For Turkey, this position represents a threat to its security. In addition, Paris recognizes these “legitimate concerns”, but remains in solidarity with Western allies in anti-terrorist cooperation with the FDS.
This French ambiguity is being called into question in a climate where sensitive diplomatic pressures persist. Turkey’s foreign minister recently said Turkey could intervene militarily against PKK/YPG-affiliated groups in Syria, underscoring the continuing complexity of regional relations.
Again, these details were reported from publications available on the Anadolu website. The situation remains a stark example of the diplomatic dilemmas faced by nations in the current Middle East context.
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