Statement on Syria from Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler: A meeting at the ministerial level may take place
Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler announced that a meeting at the ministerial level could take place under appropriate conditions to normalize relations between Turkey and Syria.
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Speaking to the Reuters news agency, Minister of National Defense (MSB) Yaşar Güler announced that Turkey and Syria could hold a meeting at the ministerial level once appropriate conditions are met to normalize relations.
Last month, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that he would invite Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to discuss normalizing relations. However, Assad had expressed that such meetings could only take place if fundamental issues, such as the withdrawal of Turkish forces from northern Syria, were addressed.
The Minister of National Defense stated that Ankara is satisfied with the agreement made with the US regarding the procurement of Block-70 F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits, and that the process is proceeding as planned.