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Syrian FM Esad Hasan Şeybani Visits Turkey for Security, Integration Talks
Syrian Foreign Minister Esad Hasan Şeybani arrived in Ankara on 6 August 2026 for a working visit and met Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. The two ministers discussed Syria’s improving counter‑terrorism capacity, the integration of the north‑eastern region into the central government, and broader regional security, condemning Israeli attacks as a serious threat. They also reviewed a planned transport corridor linking Turkey, Syria, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, involving new road and rail links, and announced economic cooperation measures such as customs facilitation, border‑gate upgrades, banking channels and coordinated transport infrastructure. A Turkish school is to be opened in Damascus and parliamentary cooperation was highlighted following the recent start of the Syrian People’s Assembly. Turkish intelligence chief İbrahim Kalın met Şeybani in Ankara to deepen security coordination. Turkey reiterated support for a US‑Iran cease‑fire and the swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and called for stronger international pressure on Israel to respect the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.
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Esad Hasan Şeybani · Hakan Fidan · Israel · Syria · Syrian government · Turkey · Turkish Government
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Both ministers said Syria’s counter‑terrorism capacity is improving. dokuz8haber.net · www.haber7.com · www.aydinlik.com.tr · www.karar.com · www.haberturk.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The talks will address integration of Syria’s north‑eastern region into the central government. dokuz8haber.net · www.haber7.com · www.aydinlik.com.tr · www.karar.com · www.haberturk.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] Both ministers condemned Israeli attacks on Syria and Gaza as serious threats to regional stability. dokuz8haber.net · www.haber7.com · www.aydinlik.com.tr · www.karar.com · www.haberturk.com · +2 more
- [DISPUTED] Syrian Foreign Minister Esad Hasan Şeybani will visit Turkey on 6 August 2026 for a working visit. www.aydinlik.com.tr · www.karar.com · www.haber7.com · dokuz8haber.net · almanartv.com.lb · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] A Turkish school is planned to open in Damascus as part of bilateral cooperation. www.odatv.com · dokuz8haber.net
- [● 4 SOURCES] Parliamentary cooperation will be discussed following the recent start of the Syrian People’s Assembly. dokuz8haber.net · www.haber7.com · www.aydinlik.com.tr · www.karar.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will meet Şeybani to discuss Syria’s security and stability. www.aydinlik.com.tr · www.karar.com · www.haber7.com · dokuz8haber.net · almanartv.com.lb · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Turkey supports diplomatic efforts for a US‑Iran cease‑fire and the rapid reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. dokuz8haber.net · www.haber7.com · www.aydinlik.com.tr · www.karar.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Turkish officials say Israel's attacks on Syria are a major threat to regional stability. english.almanar.com.lb · www.karar.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Turkey and Syria plan a transport corridor linking Turkey, Syria, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, including road and rail projects. www.gazeteabc.com · www.odatv.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will meet Şeybani to discuss Syria's security, counter‑terrorism capacity, and integration of northeast Syria. dokuz8haber.net · www.haber7.com · www.aydinlik.com.tr · www.karar.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Turkish intelligence chief İbrahim Kalın met with Şeybani in Ankara to discuss security cooperation. www.konhaber.com