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Primary focus of US-Turkey cooperation in Syria by June 30, 2025?
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Counter-terrorism • 25%
Humanitarian aid • 25%
Political transition • 25%
Border security • 25%
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Blinken and Erdogan Discuss Unified Approach to Syria's Transition After Assad's Ouster
Dec 12, 2024, 11:10 PM
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Turkey and met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara to discuss the political transition in Syria following the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. They emphasized the need for a Syrian-led transition that includes all Syrians, protects civilian life, and ensures humanitarian aid reaches those in need. Blinken stressed the importance of a unified approach to Syria and highlighted concerns over chemical weapons, stating the necessity of their destruction. President Erdogan reiterated Turkey's support for Syria's territorial integrity and unity. The discussions focused on regional security, including the threat posed by terrorist organizations such as PKK/PYD/YPG and ISIS. Blinken highlighted the critical role of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in preventing the resurgence of ISIS. The United States and Turkey aim to work closely with partners to support Syria’s territorial integrity and unity, aiming for an accountable and representative government.
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Political stabilization • 25%
Humanitarian aid • 25%
Economic reconstruction • 25%
PKK/YPG • 25%
ISIS • 25%
Syrian Government Forces • 25%
Other • 25%
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Refugee repatriation • 25%
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Counter-terrorism • 25%
Targeting ISIS • 25%
Countering Assad regime forces • 25%
Countering Russian military influence • 25%
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Counter-ISIS operations • 25%
Counter-Assad regime operations • 25%
Counter-Russian influence operations • 25%
Humanitarian aid and support • 25%
Targeting ISIS leaders • 25%
Destroying ISIS camps • 25%
Disrupting ISIS supply lines • 25%
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Human rights issues • 25%
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