Erdogan visits Syrian camp

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday visited a Syrian refugee camp in Nizip town of the southeastern Turkish province of Gaziantep.  In a speech delivered in Nizip, Erdogan refused to make any kind of discriminations, saying that the ruling Justice and Development Party's (AKP) motto had always been "being one, together, great and alive under the roof of citizenship of the Republic of Turkey." Erdogan also said that they were the insurance of unity, togetherness and solidarity in this country, adding, "Those pretending to be neo-nationalistic in this country tried to block our way, they couldn't and they will not be able to do so." Touching on the Syria issue, Erdogan said, "We are proud as much as you are of the resistance of the heroic Syrian people who is fighting for their dignity, honor, independence, future and freedom. Your righteous struggle will be crowned with victory sooner or later," Erdogan told the refugees. Erdogan added that Turks welcomed Syrian refugees as their own brothers and sisters. "You are at your own home. We are proud to share our bread, tents and blankets with you," Erdogan noted.