We Die One, We Rise Thousands

Inspired by its ancient history and deep-rooted civilization, our nation has always pioneered steps serving peace in its region and across the world.

From our War of Independence to the present day, vital struggles have been conducted for our independence, security, and prosperity.

In each of these struggles, the spirit of mobilization demonstrated by our beloved nation constitutes an unmatched model for the entire world.

As civil society organizations passing through a vital historical period today, we fully support the steps taken by our state that prioritize national security and interests while safeguarding peace and stability in our region.

We firmly believe that our ongoing struggle against all elements threatening our country will achieve success in unity and solidarity through state-nation integration, just as it has in the past.

In this process, we take immense pride in our heroic armed forces who fulfill their duties with determination and resolve to protect our nation's supreme interests, borders, and future.

Recent events in Idlib have deeply grieved us all. We pray for Allah's mercy upon our soldiers martyred in treacherous attacks conducted by regime forces and wish a rapid recovery to our wounded soldiers.

Today, we attach great importance to our military's presence in Syria in compliance with international law, aimed at safeguarding our national security and preventing a new wave of migration and human tragedy.

Although attempts are made to disrupt our struggle through various attacks and provocations, we affirm that this necessary struggle must be sustained with unwavering determination.

We recognize that developments in Syria closely impact our nation.

The fact that an additional 1.5 million Syrians arrived at our borders while our country already hosts 4 million Syrian refugees underscores this reality vividly.

Just as we supported the resolute struggle against terrorist organizations via Operations Olive Branch, Euphrates Shield, and Peace Spring to eliminate terror threats originating from Syrian territory, we support Operation Spring Shield with identical conviction.

We advocate that this struggle aimed at eradicating terrorism at its source must continue with unwavering resolve.

We recognize that questioning Turkey's presence in Syria amounts to disregarding our border security.

Approaches by various nations favoring terrorist groups and supporting regional instability demonstrate that we often conduct this struggle alone.

However, our prudent nation has always stood—and will continue to stand—by its state.

As non-governmental organizations, we take pride in being an integral part of this cherished nation.

In light of regional developments, we declare our full support behind every decision taken by our state against cruel oppressors and killers to ensure our country's peace and security.

No one should doubt that we will overcome all challenges in unity and solidarity, as we have always done.

Turkey is a nation of peace.

Turkey is the key to peace in its region and across the world.

Despite all obstacles and attacks placed in our path, we declare to the entire world our readiness to support our state and armed forces who strive to protect national security, prevent new humanitarian crises, and establish peace in our region—and to stand alongside them whenever necessary.

We proclaim once again to the world that we will protect this homeland—the trust of our self-sacrificing ancestors and heroic martyrs—under all conditions, giving hand-in-hand, shoulder-to-shoulder struggle through state-nation integration.