Türkiye to simplify exit of refugees to Syria
Syrian refugees will be able to leave Türkiye in a simplified manner, thanks to new rules for processing customs declarations.
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Erdoğan may visit Syria after Fidan
According to the Turkish diplomatic mission in Damascus, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan may travel to Syria after the visit of Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
Erdogan says Israeli occupation of Syrian territory unacceptable
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed Israel's policy on the Golan Heights. "It must be declared loudly that Israel’s occupation of Syrian territories is unacceptable," …
Turkish troops will not stay in Syria - Turkish Foreign Ministry
Türkiye will have no reason to maintain a military presence in Syria, if the threats posed by migration and terrorism are eliminated, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said. According to him, Türkiye's presence pursued …
Türkiye, Lebanon to help Syria, Erdoğan says
Stability of Damascus means stability of the Middle East
Ankara denies involvement in Syria regime change
Turkey did not support the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS, deemed terrorist and outlawed in Russia) group during the events in Syria, which led to the toppling of Bashar Assad’s administration, spokesman of the ruling Justice and Development …
Türkiye adapts to new reality
The Turkish Minister of Defense stated that given the latest events in Syria, the world must accept the current reality in all its complexity. This concerns both the country's position on the Russian S-400s and the current balance of power.
Ankara denies plans to annex Syrian territories
Türkiye has denied statements by a number of media about Ankara's claims to territories in Syria
Turkish embassy opens in Damascus after 12-year break
Burhan Koroglu has become the Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of Syria
Turkish embassy in Damascus begins operation
The Turkish embassy in Syria will resume its operation on December 14 after a 12-year hiatus, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said. …
Türkiye opens diplomatic mission in Syria
A Turkish embassy may open in Damascus after the severance of diplomatic relations between the countries in 2012. Now Ankara is waiting for favorable conditions.
Erdogan reaffirms commitment to unified and stable Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed Ankara's commitment to Syria’s territorial integrity in a phone call with NATO Secretary …
Russia in dialogue with Turkey on Syria - Peskov
Russia is in dialogue with Turkey and other regional countries on Syria, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "We are in dialogue with Ankara and other regional states, including on Syrian affairs," Peskov …
Erdogan reveals why this winter important for world history
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the world is currently experiencing a very unusual period, as the Trump administration has taken power in the United States. "At the same time, the world is evolving …
Türkiye praises constructive approach of Russia and Iran on Syria
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Ankara appreciates the constructive approach of Russia and Iran on issues of settlement in Syria. "Yesterday was an important day for Syria’s future. The countries of …
Türkiye not encroaching on Syrian territory, Erdoğan says
Ankara will not try to take advantage of the difficult situation in Syria
Assad declines Erdogan's request for talks on Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said his attempts to meet with Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad were rebuffed. …
Meeting on Syria may take place this week
Sergey Lavrov has announced that discussions are underway to arrange a meeting between Russia, Türkiye and Iran on Syria. According to the minister, the talks may take place this week.
Türkiye expects Astana process on Syria to be reactivated
Ankara sees prospects for resolving the situation in Syria in the Astana format. The Turkish Foreign Ministry has already held talks with Russian and Iranian diplomats.
Turkish FM holds talks with U.S. Secretary of State
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan have discussed the situation in Syria in a phone call, the U.S. State Department's press service reported. Blinken and Fidan discussed "the rapidly …
