Syria's leader Ahmed al-Sharaa makes surprise visit to Istanbul
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Syria's interim leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Istanbul, following al-Sharaa's earlier meeting with US President Donald Trump in Saudi Arabia. Al-Sharaa's visit aimed to foster 'deep strategic cooperation' between Syria and Turkey, emphasizing a positive trajectory in their relations. Erdogan hailed the easing of sanctions by the US and EU, reinforcing Turkey's position on Syria's territorial integrity. These developments follow Trump’s surprising decision to lift sanctions against the new Syrian government, shaping a transformative moment in regional diplomacy and international relations.
President Erdogan stated that the EU and the US's move to ease sanctions on Syria was 'welcomed by Turkey', emphasizing the importance of Syria's territorial integrity.
Syria's interim leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, expressed a desire to transform relations with Turkey into a 'deep strategic cooperation' after arriving in Ankara.
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