Foreign Minister Fidan's Visit to Syria: Bilateral Relations and Regional Stability are on the Agenda

Foreign Minister Fidan was welcomed by his Syrian counterpart Assad Hasan Shaybani at Damascus International Airport.

Türkiye's Ambassador to Damascus and Special Representative for Syria Nuh Yılmaz were also present at the welcome.

According to information obtained from Ministry of Foreign Affairs sources, Fidan will meet with Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Hasan Shaybani today as part of the visit and the two ministers will hold a joint press conference.

Fidan's visit to Syria on 13-14 September, which is also expected to be received by Syrian President Ahmed Shara and meet with Syrian Minister of Internal Affairs and Syrian Interior Enes Hattab, is an indicator of the close cooperation established between the two countries in every field since December 8, 2024.

During the talks within the scope of Fidan's visit, he is expected to make a comprehensive evaluation of the multifaceted efforts supported by Türkiye to establish an environment of permanent stability, peace and prosperity in Syria, and the bilateral relations, which have made significant progress since the overthrow of the old regime.

Fidan, who is expected to reiterate Türkiye's will to further strengthen the institutional framework and legal basis of the ongoing cooperation with Syria in many areas including trade, energy, transportation and connectivity, and to share his evaluations especially regarding regional connectivity projects, is expected to discuss the developments regarding the integration process in Syria, which is of close concern to Türkiye, especially the dissolution of the SDF, and to emphasize the importance of timely implementation of the decisions taken on this issue.

Minister Fidan is expected to exchange views on strengthening the state authority in Syria on an inclusive basis and ensuring that all components of the Syrian society, including Turkmens, contribute to the unity and prosperity of the country on the basis of equal citizenship.

Fidan, who is expected to express that Türkiye will continue to support Syria's territorial integrity, unity and sovereignty, strengthening its state institutions, accelerating its economic recovery and re-establishing regional connections, as well as the construction of a country where its people can live in peace and prosperity, is expected to discuss the situation in the south of Syria and the steps that can be taken together with the international community in the face of Israel's aggression, which increasingly threatens the security and stability in Syria.