Gul says worst-case scenario occuring in Syria

Prior to receiving Estonian Ambassador to Ankara Miko Haljas, President Abdullah Gul shared his views on the ongoing bloodshed in Syria with reporters, saying that the worst scenario is being witnessed in Syria today. Calling on the international community to be more active against it, Gul said that a change was crucial in Syria before it destroyed itself altogether. "Syrian people are suffering and the developments there affect Turkey. We have citizens who have lost their lives. Our government is in constant consultation with the Turkish military. Whatever is needed is being done immediately as you see, and it will continue to be done," Gul said. Stating that the situation in Syria could not continue in the present way, Gul said, "Sooner or later, a transition will occur. But our wish is the realization [of this transition] before more blood is shed and before Syria is ruined. I am of the opinion that the international community should actively be involved."