Türkiye-Syria cooperation will grow in all areas: Turkish President Erdogan tells Syrian counterpart

By Asiye Latife Yilmaz

ISTANBUL (AA) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday emphasized the strengthening of Türkiye-Syria bilateral ties and cooperation in all areas, especially energy, defense, and transportation, during his meeting with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa​​​​​​​.

The two leaders discussed bilateral ties, as well as regional and global developments, in a closed-door meeting in Istanbul.

“Israel’s occupation and aggression in Syria are unacceptable and Türkiye will continue to oppose it,” Erdogan said.

Syrian president thanked Erdogan for his crucial support and efforts toward lifting sanctions on Damascus.