NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, an exceptional guest from Europe 1, talks about tensions between Turkey and its allies after its incursion into northeastern Syria. He reaffirms the importance of Turkey in the North Atlantic Alliance. "All allies agree that we should not torpedo the progress we are making in the fight against Daesh," he said.

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An embarrassing but important ally. Injury in Europe 1, Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO, reacted Friday on the subject of Turkey. A member of the North Atlantic Alliance and a key player in the fight against terrorism, Turkey has been widely criticized by its allies for its offensive in northeastern Syria against the Kurds. Convictions, but no punishment. However, according to the Secretary General, the alliance is not powerless. "NATO is the only platform where North America and Europe meet daily to debate, decide and act together," says Jens Stoltenberg.

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"I am sorry"

"Normally, when we face problems, we agree, as in the case of Russia or the Arms Treaty," says the Secretary-General. For the Turkish offensive in Syria, the disagreement between the allies is deep. "I regret it," he added, "but all allies agree that we should not torpedo the progress we are making in the fight against Daesh." The fight against terrorism must be continued and strengthened. we are doing. "

"I know that the allies have criticized Turkey for its incursions into Syria, and I myself have expressed my deep concern about this, but we must realize that Turkey is important, not only in the fight against Daesh but also with the infrastructure, the bases we use, "said Jens Stoltenberg. "And Turkey remains an important ally in the fight against terrorism."