Lavrov and Fidan discuss situation in Syria
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan have agreed to continue discussions on Syria and other pressing international …
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Ahmed al-Sharaa to serve as Syrian president
The leader of Syria’s new authorities, Ahmed al-Sharaa, will assume the duties of the country’s president during the transitional period, the …
Russian delegation arrives in Syria
A Russian delegation arrived in Damascus today, marking the first visit by Russian officials to Syria since the ouster of the Bashar Assad regime last December. A Russian delegation is led by the special presidential envoy for the …
EU to begin easing sanctions against Syria
The EU will gradually begin easing sanctions against Syria. The decision was made during a meeting in Brussels.
EU asks Syria to get rid of Russian bases
The European Union asked Syria to get rid of any foreign military presence on its territory, including Russian military bases, in order for the EU to …
Türkiye and Syria to hold talks to revive free trade pact
Ankara and Damascus' new government have agreed to begin negotiations to revive a free trade agreement which was suspended due to the 13-year civil war in Syria, Türkiye's Trade Ministry said. A delegation of …
Sergey Lavrov holds talks with Turkish Foreign Minister
The Foreign Ministers of Russia and Türkiye discussed the situation in Syria.
Turkish Airlines resumes Istanbul-Damascus flights
Flag carrier Turkish Airlines on Thursday landed its first Istanbul-Damascus flight since 2012, ending a 13-year hiatus. Many Syrians …
Syria terminates Russia's Tartus port management contract
Syria’s new authorities have terminated an investment contract about the management of Syria’s Tartus seaport, concluded with a Russian company …
Türkiye reopens consulate general in Aleppo
Türkiye's consulate general in the Syrian city of Aleppo resumed its operations on Monday, Turkish state media reported. The Turkish flag …
Erdogan: Turkey's goal is to eliminate all terrorist groups in Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated Türkiye's determination to eliminate terrorist groups, which he said would be either …
Ankara and Damascus can crush terrorism without foreign help - Erdoğan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called on all countries to “take their hands off” Syria and said Türkiye has the power and ability to crush all terrorist organizations in the country. "Everyone …
Turkish armed forces put on combat readiness for military operation in Syria
Turkish Armed Forces have been put on combat alert due to a possible military operation in Syria against Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants, Turkish media reported. "Ankara, which demands necessary measures …
Syria to receive electricity-generating ships from Turkey
Syria will receive two electricity-generating ships from Turkey and Qatar to boost energy supplies hit by damage to infrastructure during President Bashar …
Qatar doesn’t plan to ship gas to Turkey
Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed bin Mohammed al-Ansari said reports suggesting the country could send its natural gas to Europe through Syria and Turkey are nothing more than rumors. "We have all seen the …
Azerbaijani Embassy to reopen in Syria as soon as possible
The Azerbaijani Embassy in Damascus is scheduled to restart operations after a 12-year hiatus in the near future. Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev met with the Syrian Transitional Government's Foreign …
Turkish consulate to open in Syrian Aleppo
Türkiye plans to open a diplomatic mission in Syrian Aleppo soon, as Ankara will support the new Syrian authorities in all their efforts, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said today.
Türkiye wants to sign agreement on demarcation of maritime borders with Syria
The Turkish government has expressed interest in signing an agreement with Syria on the demarcation of maritime borders. It will comply with international law.
Tehran and Damascus discuss resumption of their embassies' work
Iran and Syria are in talks to resume the work of their embassies. Tehran insists on the need to establish a government based on the will of the people.
Türkiye to help Syria restore power supply
A delegation of energy specialists from Türkiye will visit Syria to assess the damage to power grids caused by the war and prepare a report on possible solutions to the problem.
