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Turkish, Syrian forces clash amid ‘normalization’ talk

Turkish, Syrian forces clash amid ‘normalization’ talk

Turkish military in Idlib has responded for the first time to weeks of ongoing Syrian bombardment.

Erdoğan says normalization with Syria possible

Erdoğan says normalization with Syria possible

President Erdoğan said, responding to a question on his recent meeting with President Sisi, "Just as relations between Türkiye and Egypt take shape, ties with Syria can follow same path in the next period."

28 November 2022

First Statement by Assad: We Will Confront it by All Legitimate Means

First Statement by Assad: We Will Confront it by All Legitimate Means

As reported by SANA news agency, President of Syria Bashar al-Assad has made his first statement about Turkey’s Operation Peace Spring into northern Syria.

17 October 2019

Presidential Spokesperson: No Official Contact Between Ankara and Damascus But There Could Be

Presidential Spokesperson: No Official Contact Between Ankara and Damascus But There Could Be

İbrahim Kalın has stated that as one of three guarantor states, Turkey’s messages are conveyed to Damascus indirectly but not direct dialogue exists between the two regimes and added: “contact can be made to solve certain problems”.

21 February 2018

Erdoğan’s Telephone Diplomacy for Afrin

Erdoğan’s Telephone Diplomacy for Afrin

President Erdoğan tackled the Afrin issue with Russia President Putin and Iran President Rouhani yesterday (February 19). The telephone calls were said to have emphasized the Astana process.

20 February 2018