US official comments on 'normalization' process between Turkey and Syria

A US official has made comments regarding the 'normalization' expected to begin between Turkey and Syria. The official stated that they are following the statements regarding 'normalization' but that it would not lead to a result, emphasizing that they 'do not support normalization'.

According to a report by VOA Turkish, a US administration official responded to a question asking about "the US administration's opposition to normalization efforts between Arab countries and Syria, and what the US administration's stance is regarding Turkey's efforts to draw closer to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad."

The official noted that they have seen the news regarding 'normalization', that this question should be directed to Turkey, and that similar news has emerged in the past but no results have been seen from them.

EMPHASIS ON "PROGRESS TOWARD A POLITICAL SOLUTION"

The official emphasized that they do not support normalization with Assad, stating that the US administration believes relations cannot be normalized without progress toward a political solution that would end the conflicts in Syria.

WILL SUPPORT FOR KURDS IN SYRIA CONTINUE?

Upon being reminded of the Russian Foreign Minister's recent words that "Kurds in Syria should not trust America" and being asked about the future of US support for Kurds in Syria, the US official stated that support for the fight against ISIS in Syria and for partners there, including the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), continues.

News Source: 12punto