Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Shara in Ankara to discuss security issues, focusing on Kurdish fighters in northeastern Syria.
During the meeting, both leaders emphasized cooperation in combating terrorist groups like ISIS and Kurdish fighters in northern Syria. Erdogan expressed Turkey’s commitment to supporting Syria’s new leadership in the fight against terrorism, including groups like ISIS and PKK.
This meeting marked al-Shara’s second foreign visit since becoming interim president, following his recent talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Al-Shara emphasized the importance of forming a strategic partnership with Turkey to ensure regional security and stability.
Liberty News’ international correspondent states that, in a joint press conference, al-Shara extended an invitation to Erdogan to visit Syria, and Erdogan reaffirmed his commitment to pushing for the lifting of international sanctions imposed on Syria under the Assad regime.
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