Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan holds official contacts in Syria
Minister Fidan held a joint press conference with his Syrian counterpart Assad Hasan Şeybani
Quick Look
- Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan met with his counterpart Assad Hasan Şeybani during his official visit to Syria.
- Fidan pointed out the momentum in Türkiye-Syria relations and announced that President Erdoğan's visit to Syria is planned in the near future.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Syria have gained momentum in the last two years. President Erdoğan is planned to pay a visit to Syria in the near future.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan is paying an official visit to Syria. Minister Fidan holds a joint press conference with his Syrian counterpart Assad Hasan Şeybani.
Minister Fidan's statements are as follows:
Syria-Türkiye relations have gained great momentum in the last 2 years. Syria had to make a fresh start in its relations not with Türkiye but with the world. The departure of the old Syria and the arrival of the new Syria was a matter that brought stability and peace to the region. The Syrian state and its government are making great efforts to develop cooperation with the countries of the region in all fields. We see that Syria heals its wounds more and more every day. All wars in our region will end one by one, just like in Syria.
Our President is planning a visit to Syria in the near future. In this respect, our visit is important. We find the declaration that the SDF should dissolve itself important and valuable. It needs to be put into practice without spending time in the field.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
President Erdoğan's official visit to Syria.
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- When exactly will President Erdoğan's visit to Syria take place?
- How will the SDF termination process be implemented on the ground?
