Türkiye closely follows the developments in the region after the overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan met with Ahmed al-Shara, the leader of the new administration in Syria, in Damascus, the capital of Syria. Fidan met with Şera as part of his visit to Damascus.
Minister Fidan and Şara made important statements at the joint press conference. Ahmed al-Shara, the leader of the new administration in Syria, called on the international community to lift sanctions against Syria.
Ahmed al-Shara’s statements;
“The friendly country Turkey has stood by the Syrian people since the beginning of the revolution. We will not forget this. He stated that the armed groups in Syria will dissolve themselves and said, “The formation of the Syrian army will be ensured.”
Highlights from Minister Fidan’s statements;
“We are proud to be on the right side of history. The Turkish people and state will always be on your side. During the meeting, we underlined the importance of stability in Syria.
All ethnic and religious sectarian groups of Syria will be happier and more peaceful.
I am in Damascus today. We will not leave you alone today, just like in your darkest days. This victory is yours and no one else’s. Syria has seized a historic opportunity.
“PKK-YPG MUST TERMINATE ITSELF ASAP”
From now on, you will decide the future of Syria. President Erdoğan and Türkiye will always be with you. This victory belongs to Syria, Syria has seized a historical opportunity. During the meeting, we touched upon the importance of completing the transition period. Security must be established in Syria. This is not a wait-and-see period. We must act. Its territorial integrity is unquestionable. We would like to express once again that there is no place for PKK/YPG in Syria.
PKK-YPG must dissolve itself as soon as possible. “Syria, freed from the Baath darkness, will be cleared of DAESH and PKK.”