The posts circulating on certain social media accounts targeting the Maritime Jurisdiction Agreement between Türkiye and Libya and claiming that Türkiye is destabilising the Eastern Mediterranean constitute clear disinformation aimed at manipulating public opinion. Signed by two sovereign states to protect their legitimate rights, the agreement has completed the ratification processes in both countries and entered into force in full compliance with international law and the principles of equity. The targeting of Türkiye by actors seeking to turn the Eastern Mediterranean into a zone of conflict and making unlawful claims over maritime areas in which they are not parties is an attempt to cover up their own violations. As it has always done, anytime and everywhere, Türkiye remains committed to peace, stability and equity in the Eastern Mediterranean. The public is strongly urged not to give credence to the baseless allegations of those who trample on all laws and norms in the region and target the legitimate agreements of sovereign states.

Posts circulating in certain media outlets and on social media accounts claiming that “Europe is dumping its waste in Türkiye” constitute a gross manipulation that distorts the facts. The import of waste for disposal, hazardous materials or non-recyclable rubbish into Türkiye is strictly prohibited. Only clean, source-separated waste intended for use as raw material in industry is permitted, provided it is processed at licensed facilities. No shipment that fails to meet the required standards is allowed to enter Türkiye, and such shipments are immediately returned to their countries of origin. Accepted shipments are monitored in real time through tracking systems from customs clearance until they reach the processing facility. Inspections of facilities and entities that violate environmental legislation continue under a zero-tolerance policy. The fact that this issue is being distorted and brought to the fore, particularly ahead of the COP31 Climate Summit to be hosted by Türkiye, clearly indicates a malicious attempt to manipulate public perception. We urge the public not to give credence to such baseless and misleading content targeting Türkiye, a country that is leading environmental policies at the global level through the Zero Waste Movement, and to rely solely on official statements issued by the competent institutions and authorities.

Claims circulated by certain social media accounts and media outlets alleging that the people of Pakistan have taken to the streets to protest the “Mecca Agreement”, to which Türkiye is also a party, are entirely false. The footage used in these posts is not related, as claimed, to diplomatic processes between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan or to any agreement. Following a review, the footage in question was found to be from earlier demonstrations in Pakistan concerning domestic political issues. The public is strongly advised not to give credence to manipulative posts and perception-management operations aimed at misleading public opinion by targeting diplomatic initiatives involving our country that seek to strengthen peace, security, and stability.

Claims circulating in certain international media outlets and on social media platforms alleging that “Syrian government officials and Hezbollah officials met in Türkiye, hosted by the National Intelligence Organisation (MİT)” are entirely unfounded. The claims in these posts regarding the date, venue, content and contacts do not reflect any reality and are entirely fabricated and speculative. The public is strongly urged to rely solely on statements issued by the official authorities.