Turkish president pledges continued support for Syria

Anadolu Agency

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Wednesday at the Turkish House (Turkevi) in New York, stating that Türkiye expects all sanctions on Syria to be lifted as soon as possible.

The meeting focused on bilateral relations and regional issues, with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin also in attendance.

Erdogan emphasised that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) must comply with the March 10 agreement and said Türkiye is closely monitoring developments in the region, pledging that support for Syria will continue to grow.

Under the March 10 agreement, the SDF is to be integrated into state institutions, while Syria’s territorial integrity is to be maintained and any separatist designs rejected.

Erdogan is in New York for the 80th UN General Assembly, continuing his diplomatic engagements.

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