President Ahmed al-Sharaa's visit to Ankara marks his second foreign trip since taking office as Syria's interim leader. During discussions with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, they focused on enhancing security cooperation, particularly regarding the fight against Kurdish groups in northeast Syria and ISIL. Erdogan expressed strong support for al-Sharaa's commitment to combating terrorism, emphasizing Turkey's readiness to assist Syria against various threats, showcasing Turkey's strategic interests in its border areas and the evolving political landscape in Syria following the toppling of Bashar al-Assad.
Turkiye is ready to partner with Syria's new leadership, particularly when it comes to fighting the armed group ISIL (ISIS) and Kurdish fighters based in northeast Syria.
I told al-Sharaa we are ready to provide the necessary support to Syria in the fight against all kinds of terrorism, whether it be Daesh or the PKK.
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