- Home
- Business
- Turkey Slams US-Kurdish Oil Deal, Says Accord to Exploit Syrian Natural Resources- Reports
Turkey Slams US-Kurdish Oil Deal, Says Accord To Exploit Syrian Natural Resources- Reports
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published August 03, 2020 | 02:30 PM
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 03rd August, 2020) The Turkish Foreign Ministry has slammed the oil deal recently struck between an alliance of Kurdish militias and a US company, noting that its Primary aim is to exploit Syria's natural resources, media reported on Monday, citing a statement by the ministry.
During testimony to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday, US State Secretary Mike Pompeo said that an American oil firm has secured a deal to modernize oil fields controlled by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The name of the company has not been revealed.
The Daily Sabah newspaper said that, according to Ankara, by striking the deal with a US company, the Kurdish-led administration in northern Syria aimed to divide the country, and the agreement itself disregarded international law.
The ministry also condemned the US government for supporting the deal, say that it hinders Syria's territorial integrity, unity and sovereignty.
On Sunday, the Syrian Foreign Ministry said that it considered the deal aimed at stealing Syrian oil to be "null and void."�
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Senior minister holds meeting with environment expert
Directorates for special education, women to be established soon: CM’ Advisor
Governor Sindh announces comprehensive IT program for youth of Hyderabad
SSDO urged Punjab Government to establish Punjab Human Rights Commission
DC Abbottabad imposes section 144 during FBISE annual SSC examination 2024
President calls for further strengthening of Pakistan-UK trade, economic ties
President for better marketing, projection of gemstone industry of Pakistan
26% increase on tobacco tax can reduce PKR 300bn in health cost
China keen to launch uplift projects for Gwadar’s local population: Senator
Pakistan to bring perpetrator of Dasu terrorist attack to justice soon: Lin Jian
Financial crisis at UK's biggest water supplier worsens
French parliament backs bill against hair discrimination affecting black women
More Stories From Business
-
26% increase on tobacco tax can reduce PKR 300bn in health cost
1 hour ago -
Minister expresses anguish over alleged use of poor-quality material
2 hours ago -
Commerce Minister initiates push for E-commerce growth with in-house briefing
2 hours ago -
Pakistan's total liquid foreign reserves reach $ 13.42 billion
2 hours ago -
European stock markets head into Easter break with slight gains
2 hours ago -
Korean envoy promises all efforts to enhance direct trade with Faisalabad
3 hours ago
-
Russian Ambassador congratulates Jam Kamal on assuming charge, discusses trade
4 hours ago -
Aeon & Trisl signifies back-to-back successes by securing the No. 1 Award at the Emaar & Top Award a ..
4 hours ago -
Development of SMEs govt's top priority: Rana Tanveer
4 hours ago -
Asian markets mixed after Fed official floats rate cut delay
2 hours ago -
CCP to sign MoU China’s market regulatory
2 hours ago -
Rupee gains 01 paisa against dollar
2 hours ago