Foreign Minister Fidan is in Syria: Cooperation and Integration Process is on the Agenda

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 came to the capital Damascus as part of his visit to Syria. 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.

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

STRENGTHENING COOPERATION WILL BE DISCUSSED

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.