President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan statement regarding granting the Turkish nationality to Syrians in Turkey went viral in social media, many argued for and others argued against the idea.
Speaking at an iftar dinner in the southeastern province of Kilis on Saturday, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan mentioned the issue, while addressing Syrian refugees there.
Speaking to Daily Sabah, Parliament’s Refugee Rights Committee head Atay Uslu said work is still underway for the regulation in addition to granting Syrians work and residence permits, adding that Turkey will not allow the economic potential of the Syrians in the country to fade away.
“There are lots of qualified Syrians in science and academic fields living in Turkey. I do not know how many will be granted citizenship but the truth is not all of them will enjoy this right. Secondly, it will be on a voluntary basis. Thirdly, it will happen after a certain process. Those who are to receive a Turquoise Card or residence permit will enjoy this right after some years of residence.”
