During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen political, economic, and security cooperation in a regional context marked by common challenges.
Subsequently, the Syrian and Turkish Foreign Ministers, Asaad Al-Shaibani and Hakan Fidan, respectively, held a joint press conference in Damascus.
Al-Shaibani stated that the presidential meeting included discussions on economic and trade cooperation, particularly following the lifting of US sanctions against Syria, as well as boosting military and intelligence cooperation and the return of refugees.
The Syrian Foreign Minister indicated that they also discussed the fight against terrorism and the Daesh group, preventing its resurgence, and developing a joint vision for the northeast of the country.
He emphasized that relations between Damascus and Ankara are strategic and are progressing steadily in various sectors.
Al-Shaibani also referred to the agreement signed on March 10 between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), noting that it reflects Syria’s commitment to preserving the unity of its territory.
For his part, the Turkish Foreign Minister described the talks as fruitful and affirmed that they were conducted on the basis of strategic cooperation.
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