Turkish opposition leader plans to visit Syria to address refugee crisis

Spokesman of Türkiye's leading opposition Republican People's Party Deniz Yucel has said that Chairman of the party Ozgur Ozel is planning a visit to Damascus, Syria, in July.

“Chairman of our party Ozgur Ozel intends to visit Damascus during July. We believe that Türkiye and Syria can solve the refugee problem together at the negotiating table. Everyone should demonstrate the will not to have a refugee issue in Türkiye,” Yucel stated, Caliber.Az reports citing the Turkish media.

The visit aims to foster dialogue between Türkiye and Syria to collaboratively address the ongoing refugee crisis. The party emphasises the importance of negotiations and mutual cooperation to find a sustainable solution.

Yucel also highlighted the party's commitment to taking responsibility for refugees and seeking necessary support and resources from Europe to resolve the issue effectively. The party's initiative underscores their proactive approach to a significant humanitarian and political challenge facing Türkiye.

The planned visit comes at a time of heightened political activity and discussions about the refugee situation in Türkiye, with the party positioning itself as a key player in proposing solutions and seeking international cooperation.

The Republican People's Party is the main opposition party in Türkiye, advocating for secularism, social democracy, and progressive policies.

Ozgur Ozel, known for his strong political stance and advocacy for democratic reforms, leads the party.

Türkiye hosts a significant number of refugees, primarily from Syria, due to the ongoing conflict and instability in the region.

The refugee crisis has put considerable strain on Türkiye's resources and has been a contentious issue in domestic politics.

The visit to Damascus by the party’s leader is seen as a potential step towards easing the refugee crisis through diplomatic efforts and international collaboration.