Turkish Foreign Ministry says Syria’s recognition of Georgian breakaway territories is clear violation of international law.
“Syrian regime’s decision to recognize Abkhazia and South Ossetia is a clear violation of international law, UN Charter and the UN Security Council decisions ”, – Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Hami Aksoy made the regarding statement.
“Our country, as emphasized on various occasions, supports the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Georgia,” – Hami Aksoy noted.
Embassy of Turkey in Georgia released the regarding statement.
Syria recognized independence of Georgia’s two occupied regions – Abkhazia and South Ossetia on May 29. Georgia launched procedures for suspension of diplomatic relations with Syria.
