Syria, Türkiye reignite ties: President Sharaa hosts Turkish FM for strategic talks PHOTO

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, received Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his accompanying delegation in Damascus, in the presence of Minister of Foreign Affairs Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed regional and international developments and ways to enhance joint cooperation in various fields, Caliber.Az reports, citing Syrian media.

The talks focused on the progress made in Turkish-Syrian relations over the past eight months following the change in Syria’s political leadership structure.

During the meeting, both sides emphasized the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key areas, particularly in the reconstruction of war-torn Syria and the joint fight against terrorism. Discussions also reportedly covered security coordination and regional stability, amid efforts by both Ankara and Damascus to recalibrate their long-standing rivalry.

According to the sources, the current period presents opportunities for cooperation across various fields between Türkiye and Syria.

Türkiye’s priority is to seize these opportunities in line with the shared interests of both countries and in a way that supports Syria’s stability and security. In this context, mutual high-level visits between Türkiye and Syria continue without losing momentum.

Fidan visited Syria on December 22, 2024, his first after the new administration took charge, and then on March 13.

President Sharaa and Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani have also visited Türkiye on various occasions since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad.

These visits focused on the security situation in Syria, steps needed to achieve lasting stability in the country, and political, economic, and humanitarian issues. Discussions also explored ways to institutionalize bilateral cooperation, while Ankara reiterated its readiness to provide support to Damascus in all areas.

By Vafa Guliyeva