‘No Achievement in Restoration of Ties with Turkey’; Syrian President

According to Syrian President, there have been no noticeable advancements in attempts to restore relations with Turkey. Al-Assad stated that despite the sincerity and sincere desire of the mediators, the attempts produced no noteworthy outcomes. Bashar al-Assad made reference to recent attempts at reconciliation by Russia, Iran, and Iraq when addressing to the parliament of Syria.

Following the start of the civil war in Syria, Ankara cut diplomatic relations with Syria in 2011. Ankara backed rebels aiming to remove al-Assad from power.

Human rights organizations and international authorities have charged the Syrian leader and his government with war crimes. Millions of residents in Syria have left both the nation and the regions that are under the rule of the government.

“Openness is the answer,” al-Assad stated, stressing that in order to mend an affair, the issues that caused it to break down must be addressed first.

The president of Syria also stated that, although he would want to see Turkish forces leave Syria, negotiations are not contingent on them. Al-Assad stated, “It is incorrect that some Turkish authorities have recently stated that Damascus said it wasn’t going to meet with the Turks if there is no pullout.” Al-Assad continued that this rhetoric is far from truth.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the president of Turkey, declared in July that he would invite al-Assad for negotiations at any moment in an effort to mend ties. Erdogan has been a staunch ally of the rebels in Syria against Assad.

Later last month, Al-Assad declared he was willing to meet with the Turkish counterpart. But it relied on the “content” of the meeting, he added, pointing out that one major bone of contention was Turkey’s position in Syria.

In an attempt to mend relations, Moscow has been attempting to arrange an encounter between the two presidents. In July, Iraq also stated that it could attempt to mediate a meeting between the two presidents.

A previous story said that the presidents of Syria and Turkey may meet in August, but the information was refuted by a Turkish ambassador. Ankara served as an assistance for the Syrian rebels from the start of the civil conflict, giving military and diplomatic officials a haven.

Additionally, the nation has maintained military presence in regions bordering northern Syria. The main security danger facing Ankara is the ongoing involvement and activity of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party and its associated organizations in this area. During the last four decades, the PKK has fought the Turkish government. In Turkey, the US, and the European Union, PKK is regarded as a “terrorist” organization.

Turkish foreign minister stated last month that Erdogan’s “vision of peace” included a normalization-focused foreign strategy for the Turkish administration. According to Fidan, the area is currently looking for stability and security. He did, nevertheless, emphasize that the approach wasn’t suggesting that the resistance in Syria would be given up.