Hakan Fidan and Turkish Delegation Meet with Syrian President in Damascus

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, along with Defense Minister Yaşar Güler and MIT President İbrahim Kalın, made a significant visit to the capital of Syria, Damascus. This visit comes in the wake of an agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and holds critical importance for developments in the region.

Bilateral Meetings with Ahmed Shara

The Turkish delegation was received by Syrian President Ahmed Shara. The discussions are focusing on bilateral relations and current developments in the region. Ankara is closely monitoring the agreement made between Syria and the SDF. In this context, details of the eight-point agreement are also expected to be discussed.

SDF’s Integration into the Syrian Army

In Syria, an eight-point agreement was signed between President Ahmed Shara and SDF Commander Mazlum Abdi, announcing the integration of the SDF into the Syrian Army. The key points of the agreement include ensuring the political participation rights of all Syrians, guaranteeing the constitutional rights of the Kurdish community, and establishing a ceasefire.

Key Points of the Agreement

1. Ensuring the representation and political participation rights of all Syrians based on merit, regardless of their religious or ethnic background.
2. Recognizing the Kurdish community as an integral part of Syria and guaranteeing their constitutional rights.
3. Establishing a ceasefire across all Syrian territories.
4. Integrating all civil and military institutions in northeastern Syria under state management, including border crossings, airports, and oil and gas fields.
5. Ensuring the return of all displaced Syrians to their homes under state protection.
6. Supporting Syria’s fight against all threats to its security and unity.
7. Rejecting calls for division, hate speech, and attempts to incite discord.
8. Implementation committees will work to put the agreement into effect by the end of the year.

This visit and agreement may contribute to reshaping the political dynamics in Syria. The discussions held by the Turkish delegation in Damascus are being viewed as an important step towards peace and stability in the region.

NTV