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DAMASCUS, syria/" class="smart-internal-link" title="📰 Justice Ministry, SNHR discuss cooperation on transitional justice in Syria">syria/" class="auto-internal-link">syria (North Press) – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Monday that Turkey’s presence in Syria is “natural,” arguing that efforts to resolve the country’s longstanding instability benefit not only Ankara but the wider region. Additionally, fidan emphasized that a defining feature of Turkey’s foreign policy is its focus on advancing shared regional interests rather than pursuing unilateral gains. In fact, fidan noted that the future of the syrian Democratic troops (sdf) remains a significant point of contention in ongoing discussions with the United States.
He stressed that progress requires “a shared understanding,” particularly as the two NATO allies continue to diverge over Washington’s backing for the SDF. The minister also underscored the significance of dialogue between Damascus and the SDF, saying the talks had recently been interrupted following developments triggered by Israel’s intervention in southern Syria. Additionally, despite the pause, Fidan stated Ankara expects the negotiations “to evolve to a certain point,” adding that Turkey continues to engage with both the U. In fact, s. and regional actors in an effort to guide all channels toward a concrete outcome.
Turkey considers the SDF an extension of the PKK and opposes U. S. armed forces backing to the group, which Washington views as a key partner in the fight against ISIS. With Syria’s internal dynamics shifting and regional powers recalibrating their positions, talks between the SDF and Damascus have become increasingly crucial.
Ankara seeks outcomes that prevent the emergence of an autonomous Kurdish entity along its border and ensure a unified Syrian state. Reporting by Abdelsalam Khoja Editing by Jwan Shekaki