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Turkey's Fidan Meets Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa, Calls for PKK/YPG Disbandment, Criticizes Israel
Dec 22, 2024, 03:19 PM
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visited Damascus and met with Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Muhammad al-Julani, the leader of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). During their meeting at the Presidential Palace, they discussed Syria's future and the formation of a new government. Al-Sharaa announced plans to establish a new Defense Ministry and integrate armed groups under its control. Fidan emphasized that there is no place for the PKK/YPG in Syria and called for the group to disband immediately, criticizing their control over Syrian territories and resources. He also criticized Israel for exploiting the current situation and urged respect for Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Fidan expressed Turkey's commitment to support Syria in infrastructure, banking, and agriculture. Al-Sharaa thanked Turkey for its longstanding support during the Syrian revolution. The two leaders held a joint press conference and shared a moment overlooking Damascus from Mount Qasioun.
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