Media: Syria, Türkiye set to sign major accords on economy, military, and reconstruction

Syrian Transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa is set to discuss a range of issues with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during his upcoming visit to Ankara.

The talks will focus on bilateral cooperation, Syria's reconstruction, and counter-terrorism efforts, Caliber.Az reports referencing the "Türkiye" newspaper.

After the talks and a joint session of the two governments, the countries are expected to sign several significant agreements across various sectors, including economy, transportation, communications, agriculture, military, and technical cooperation.

One of the key topics on the agenda is the PKK (Kurdistan Workers' Party) liquidation, the transfer of occupied oil and gas fields to Syria's central government, the withdrawal of US troops from the region, and the handover of Turkish military bases to the Syrian army.

As with Azerbaijan, Turkish-Syrian relations are expected to advance to the level of “two nations, one state.”

During the visit, President al-Sharaa is expected to extend an official invitation to Erdogan to visit Damascus, with reports indicating that the Turkish president will make the trip before the start of the Ramadan period.

On January 29, Ahmad al-Sharaa was declared Syria’s interim president after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad on December 8, 2024. Al-Sharaa, previously known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, led the offensive against Assad's forces and was appointed by the military command overseeing the rebellion. His appointment included the suspension of Syria’s constitution and the dissolution of the Assad-era parliament, the Baath Party, and the state security apparatus.

Al-Sharaa has committed to overseeing a political transition, promising to establish an inclusive government and hold elections within four years. His leadership marks a shift towards consolidating the influence of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), though concerns remain about the representation of Syria's diverse political, religious, and ethnic communities.

By Tamilla Hasanova