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Hakan Fidan visits Syria to discuss regional stability and bilateral ties
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived in Damascus for a two-day visit on September 13-14, marking a significant step in the revitalized relations between Turkey and Syria following the fall of the previous regime. During his visit, Fidan met with Syrian Foreign Minister Esad Hasan Şeybani and held a joint press conference. He is also expected to be received by Syrian President Ahmed Shara and meet with Interior Minister Enes Hattab.
A central topic of discussion is the integration of Syrian armed groups into a centralized state structure, specifically addressing the declaration by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDG) to dissolve and integrate into the national military. Fidan emphasized that this step must be implemented on the ground without delay.
Economic cooperation remains a priority, with discussions covering trade, energy, and transportation. Turkey aims to increase bilateral trade volume to 10 billion dollars in the medium term. Additionally, Fidan addressed regional security, criticizing Israeli military strikes in Syria as a major obstacle to the country's stability and reconstruction efforts. He also noted that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is planning an official visit to Damascus in the near future.
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Ahmed Shara · Ahmed Şara · Enes Hattab · Esad Hasan Sheibani · Esad Hasan Şeybani · Hakan Fidan · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Syria · Syrian Democratic Forces · Turkey
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- [● 7 SOURCES] Fidan is expected to be received by Syrian President Ahmed Shara. www.turkgun.com · www.sivasirade.com · www.ticarihayat.com · www.odatv.com · www.sondakika.com
- [● 10 SOURCES] Discussions will cover cooperation in trade, energy, transportation, and connectivity. www.turkgun.com · www.sivasirade.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.ticarihayat.com · www.odatv.com · +2 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] The dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDG) is a key agenda item for the visit. www.turkgun.com · www.sivasirade.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.ticarihayat.com · www.odatv.com · +7 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is visiting Syria on September 13-14. www.turkgun.com · www.sivasirade.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.ticarihayat.com · www.odatv.com · +2 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The situation in southern Syria and Israeli security threats will be addressed. www.ticarihayat.com · www.sondakika.com · www.turkgun.com · www.sivasirade.com · www.odatv.com
- [● 18 SOURCES] Fidan will meet with Syrian Foreign Minister Esad Hasan Şeybani and hold a joint press conference. www.turkgun.com · www.sivasirade.com · www.ticarihayat.com · www.odatv.com · www.sondakika.com · +10 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is planning an official visit to Damascus in the near future. www.takvim.com.tr · www.tv5.com.tr · www.aksam.com.tr · www.karsmanset.com · www.benguturk.com · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The bilateral trade volume between Turkey and Syria is targeted to reach 10 billion dollars in the medium term. www.takvim.com.tr
- [● 5 SOURCES] Hakan Fidan stated that Israeli military strikes and policies are the primary obstacle to Syria's stability. www.karsmanset.com · www.takvim.com.tr · www.konhaber.com · www.newarab.com