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Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks in Syria on Sunday on bilateral cooperation, reconstruction and regional issues, Turkish Foreign Ministry sources said.
The discussions covered potential joint projects to support Syria’s reconstruction and efforts to strengthen institutional capacity.
Both sides also reviewed progress on integrating northeastern Syria into the central administration, in line with agreements dated Jan. 17, 2025, and Jan. 29, 2026.
Security issues were also discussed, including threats to Syria’s stability and the broader impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The two sides exchanged views on regional developments, including the situation in Lebanon.
Fidan also met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa during the visit, according to the sources.
The visit comes amid growing ties between Turkey and Syria following the launch of a new phase on Dec. 8, 2024. Cooperation between the two countries has since expanded at bilateral, regional and international levels.
Ankara has said it supports efforts to address the impact of Syria’s nearly 14-year conflict while exploring further areas of cooperation.
Fidan last visited Syria in December, accompanied by Defense Minister Yaşar Güler and intelligence chief İbrahim Kalın.
Written by N.J.