In a statement released Saturday, spokesperson Öncü Keçeli argued that the extension of the sanctions is "incompatible with the realities on the ground."
Keçeli urged the US government to support Turkey's policies aimed at preserving Syria's territorial integrity and political unity.
The Turkish government has long been a vocal critic of US policy in Syria, accusing Washington of supporting separatist groups and destabilizing the region. (ILKHA)