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Türkiye-Syria security and diplomatic cooperation

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Following a transition to a new administration in Syria, Türkiye has reported a significant reduction in major security threats along its border. Turkish Ambassador to Damascus, Nuh Yilmaz, stated that issues including human smuggling, drug trafficking, uncontrolled migration, and terrorism have “suddenly disappeared” since December 2024. Diplomatic and military cooperation between the two nations ~~has expanded. Türkiye has expressed readiness~~ continues to ~~provide~~ expand. On August 30, the ~~Syrian army with training, equipment,~~ Turkish and ~~logistical support. Recent developments include~~ Syrian armed forces completed the ~~completion~~ construction of a second floating bridge over the Euphrates River ~~on August 30, a joint project between Turkish and Syrian armed forces intended~~ to facilitate ~~transportation. Additionally,~~ transportation between the two banks. Regarding regional security, the Turkish Ministry of National Defense ~~is monitoring the dissolution of~~ has addressed claims concerning the Syrian Democratic Forces ~~(SDG)~~ (SDG), stating that reports of foreign SDG members leaving Syria to ~~support~~ enter Türkiye are untrue. The Ministry maintains its focus on supporting a “single state, single army” model and Syria’s territorial integrity. ~~While~~ Additionally, the Ministry ~~addressed various maritime and domestic security matters, its focus regarding Syria remains on regional stability and border monitoring.~~ reported that three PKK members surrendered during the past week.

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