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Erdogan Seeks EU Funds for Syria's Reconstruction to Facilitate Voluntary Return of Refugees

Dec 10, 2024, 03:15 PM

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has engaged in discussions with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen regarding the situation in Syria. In these conversations, Erdogan emphasized Turkey's commitment to supporting the Syrian people for the restoration of stability and the voluntary return of Syrian refugees. He highlighted that efforts related to Syria's reconstruction would accelerate the return process. Additionally, Erdogan discussed the need for clearing Syria of terrorist elements to ensure its unity and territorial integrity. He also mentioned that the process for the voluntary return of Syrians is being planned and that Turkey might seek EU funds for reconstruction.