Turkish President Recep Tayyip #Erdogan reiterated Wednesday Türkiye’s steadfast #support for #Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity while emphasizing ongoing support for #Crimean #Tatar rights.
"Our support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence is unwavering.
The return of Crimea to Ukraine is a requirement of international law," Erdogan declared in a video message to the Fourth Crimea Platform Leaders Summit.
He highlighted Türkiye’s stance on Crimea, stressing that its return to Ukraine aligns with international legal standards, pointing out the enduring pain experienced by Crimean Tatar Turks, whose suffering has persisted for eight decades.
Erdogan also expressed confidence in further actions to support the Crimean Tatar Turks, saying: "I believe that additional steps will continue to be taken to strengthen the rights of the Crimean Tatar Turks in the upcoming period."