Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Thursday that "Turkey will continue to stand by the Syrian people and support their legitimate will and aspirations."

The announcement came via a post on X (formerly Twitter), where Fidan noted this marked his third visit to Damascus since the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime late last year.

Key Developments:

1. Progress in Syria:

   • Fidan observed "significant progress" in multiple sectors during his visits.

   • Pledged to "deepen Turkey-Syria cooperation in all fields" under the leadership of Presidents Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Ahmed al-Shara.

2. Bilateral Discussions:

   • Met with Syrian President al-Shara to discuss trade, investment, transportation, energy, and regional reconstruction efforts.

   • Emphasized security cooperation, addressing internal and external threats to Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

3. Counterterrorism & Regional Stability:

   • "Turkey will continue supporting Syria in its fight against terrorist organizations."

   • Offered assistance in managing security and administration of camps in northeast Syria.

   • Condemned Israeli "targeting activities" in Syria, calling them "destabilizing policies" requiring international response.

4. Syria’s Future:

   • Fidan acknowledged "historic opportunity for Syrians to build a better future."

   • Recognized "major challenges" in making Syria "safer, more stable, and prosperous."