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Turkey's Hulusi Akar Ready to Offer Military Training to Syria, No Signs of ISIS Resurgence or Complete Russian Withdrawal

Dec 15, 2024, 09:04 AM

Turkey's Defense Minister, Hulusi Akar, announced that Turkey is prepared to provide military training and support to Syria if requested by the new Syrian government. Akar emphasized Turkey's readiness to assist, highlighting existing cooperation agreements with multiple countries. He also noted that there are no signs of a complete Russian withdrawal from Syria, nor any indicators of the resurgence of ISIS in the region. Additionally, Akar mentioned that Turkey may reassess its military presence in Syria as circumstances evolve. These statements reflect Turkey's strategic positioning in the ongoing complexities of the Syrian conflict.