Government Spokesman Bülent Arınç explained security measures for Turkey-Syria border.
Deputy Prime Minister Bülent Arınç:
“I can summarize this project as ‘Border Physical Security System’.”
“The most important part is to prevent DAESH terrorists crossing the border and to take due precautions. A physical border security system will be built near Tukey-Syria border.
“According to the information given by Chief of The Army Hulusi Akar and Minister of National Defense Vecdi Gönül and senior military officers, our risk factors include smugglers, refugees and terrorists. A project which prevents terrorists crossing border but enabling humanitarian aid to pass. DAESH is a threat and additional measures will be taken to stop terrorists crossing.
“Critical regions of Turkey-Syria border were detected. With the help of all technological devices, an Integrated Border Security System will be built.”
“It’s not putting up walls. It will stop terrorists to come to Turkey, stop smuggling and enable refugees to pass security zone. This is a great project done by Military Electronics Industries (ASELSAN) and others. Our Prime Minister gave instructions for project to keep going.”
Security Policies Expert, Mete Yarar, joined the program of Şirin Payzın on CNNTürk and explained the draft of Border Security System.
Yarar, stated 4 billion Turkish liras were allocated from the budget for the project and 110 million Turkish liras have been spent for the borderline. (ÇT/BD)
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