Phone call between Erdoğan and Syrian President Shara

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Syrian President Ahmed Shara discussed the course of bilateral relations and recent developments in the region during a phone call. In the briefing regarding the meeting, it was stated that Erdoğan emphasized that Turkey attaches great importance to Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The statement noted that President Erdoğan drew attention to the importance of ensuring unity, solidarity, and stability in Syria, and underlined that the complete cleansing of Syrian territory from terrorist elements is necessary not only for Syria but for the entire region. Erdoğan also stated that Turkey will continue to increase its support for Syria in many areas, including the fight against terrorism.