Key Statements by Foreign Minister al-Shaibani during The Press Conference with His Turkish Counterpart

Highlights from the statements of Foreign Minister and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani during the press conference with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan

President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with a Turkish delegation headed by the Turkish Foreign Minister to discuss ways to enhance Syrian-Turkish cooperation, particularly in the economic and trade sectors, especially following the lifting of US sanctions, as well as expanding intelligence and military cooperation.

The talks addressed the issue of refugee returns, emphasizing support for the voluntary, safe, and dignified return of Syrians in Turkey, and the implementation of economic and development projects in the relevant areas.

The priority of combating terrorism and preventing the resurgence of ISIS was agreed upon, and developments in northeastern Syria were discussed within a framework reflecting the strength of Syrian-Turkish relations and their orientation towards a comprehensive strategic partnership.

The Syrian government affirmed its commitment to the March 10 agreement, which expressed a genuine national will to expedite the integration and unification of Syrian territory, while noting the absence of any serious initiatives by the Syrian Democratic Forces to implement its provisions to date.

The Syrian government has presented a practical proposal, particularly on the military front, and a response is currently being studied to ensure Syria's unity and sovereignty, without any division or infringement upon national principles.

The Syrian Jazeera region is an integral part of Syria and constitutes a top priority for the state at the leadership level, and any delay in integration harms the region and its people and delays its benefit from the historic opportunity after the lifting of sanctions and the reconstruction process.