We reject the statement by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs of Egypt on 24 September 2019, which is full of lies and slander
and crosses the line by targeting Turkey and H.E. President Recep Tayyip
Erdoğan.
Criticism of Turkish democracy by those who seized power through a coup
d'etat is tragicomic in itself.
Turkey, as a responsible member of the international community, calls for
ending the widespread and systematic human rights violations and for
addressing the Egyptian people’s legitimate demands for democracy, justice,
equality, freedom, accountability and prosperity. The unconscionable
practices in prisons in Egypt and politically motivated trials are well
known by the international community. These practices are also subject to
criticism by various international organizations.
Instead of responding to calls and recommendations made with good
intentions, the Egyptian government prefers once again to adopt an
aggressive attitude to deny the human rights violations and to ignore
Egyptian people’s legitimate demands.
Egypt’s attempts to target Turkey, which has a leading role and experience
in the fight against terrorism, is obviously another reflection of Egypt’s
aggressive behavior. In addition to FETO, Turkey has been countering
terrorist organizations in all its forms and manifestations, such as
PKK/YPG, Al Qaeda and DAESH for many years. Turkey’s combat against the
transboundary terrorism threat, particularly in Syria, is contributing to
the territorial integrity of its neighbors and the security and peace of
the region.
As clearly seen in the statement, support of those who come to power
through a coup d’etat to other coup plotters is not surprising at all.
In fact, this statement is nothing but another reflection of the oppressive
and tyrannical character of the government of Egypt.
Turkey will maintain her principled stance for peace and prosperity of the
brotherly Egyptian people and continue to express her opinions regarding
the restoration of democracy and establishment of rights and freedoms in
Egypt.