"They cast the vote but Arabs and Turks will pay the price for it," he was quoted as saying by Turkey's NTV news channel. Davutoğlu spoke at the Munich Security Conference, an annual gathering of security officials, on Sunday -- a day after Moscow and Beijing vetoed the UN Security Council resolution. Accusing the two countries of failing to act "ethically" and of showing Cold War era reflexes, Davutoglu said Turkey does not want a Cold War in the region.
The Turkish foreign minister once again vowed solidarity with the Syrian people, saying his country would welcome Syria's entire population with open arms. "Our doors are open to the Syrians who are currently in trouble," he said.
"Russia and China did not vote based on existing realities but more as a reflex to [the] West. Veto power should not be used from this perspective," Davutoglu said. "By vetoing a very softly worded resolution, what kind of message are we sending to the Syrian people and the region?" he asked.
