٠٠:٠٣:٠١NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg stated that "the fight against ISIS is not over" during a press conference in Brussels, on Wednesday.
"We understand that the fight against ISIS is not over. They can come back and that's the reason why for instance we continue to train the Iraqi airforces," stated Stoltenberg, adding that "they don't control any territory anymore and millions of people have been liberated."
On Turkey's incursion into northern Syria, the NATO Chief commented that "I expressed my deep concerns about the situation and the risk of increased human suffering and increased tensions. But I also recognise of course that no other ally has suffered more terrorist attacks and no other ally is hosting more refugees than Syria and therefore has some legitimate security concerns."
On the recent agreement between Russia and Turkey in northern Syria, Stoltenberg added that "It is a bit too early to judge the consequences."
Turkey's military offensive, dubbed 'Operation Peace Spring,' began on October 9, days after the White House announced a withdrawal of US troops from the area. Ankara says the aim of the offensive is to create a 'safe zone' cleared of Kurdish groups.
Belgium: 'The fight against ISIS is not over' - NATO Chief Stoltenberg
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg stated that "the fight against ISIS is not over" during a press conference in Brussels, on Wednesday.
"We understand that the fight against ISIS is not over. They can come back and that's the reason why for instance we continue to train the Iraqi airforces," stated Stoltenberg, adding that "they don't control any territory anymore and millions of people have been liberated."
On Turkey's incursion into northern Syria, the NATO Chief commented that "I expressed my deep concerns about the situation and the risk of increased human suffering and increased tensions. But I also recognise of course that no other ally has suffered more terrorist attacks and no other ally is hosting more refugees than Syria and therefore has some legitimate security concerns."
On the recent agreement between Russia and Turkey in northern Syria, Stoltenberg added that "It is a bit too early to judge the consequences."
Turkey's military offensive, dubbed 'Operation Peace Spring,' began on October 9, days after the White House announced a withdrawal of US troops from the area. Ankara says the aim of the offensive is to create a 'safe zone' cleared of Kurdish groups.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg stated that "the fight against ISIS is not over" during a press conference in Brussels, on Wednesday.
"We understand that the fight against ISIS is not over. They can come back and that's the reason why for instance we continue to train the Iraqi airforces," stated Stoltenberg, adding that "they don't control any territory anymore and millions of people have been liberated."
On Turkey's incursion into northern Syria, the NATO Chief commented that "I expressed my deep concerns about the situation and the risk of increased human suffering and increased tensions. But I also recognise of course that no other ally has suffered more terrorist attacks and no other ally is hosting more refugees than Syria and therefore has some legitimate security concerns."
On the recent agreement between Russia and Turkey in northern Syria, Stoltenberg added that "It is a bit too early to judge the consequences."
Turkey's military offensive, dubbed 'Operation Peace Spring,' began on October 9, days after the White House announced a withdrawal of US troops from the area. Ankara says the aim of the offensive is to create a 'safe zone' cleared of Kurdish groups.