Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived in Damascus for a two-day official visit as cooperation between Türkiye and Syria expands across various areas.
SANA reported that Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad al-Shaibani welcomed Fidan and his delegation at Damascus International Airport.
Fidan’s program in Damascus
According to sources at the Turkish Foreign Ministry, Fidan will meet with Asaad al-Shaibani on Sunday. The two ministers are expected to hold a joint press conference after the meeting.
Fidan is also expected to be received by Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on the same day. He is expected to meet with Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab as part of the visit.
Stability and bilateral relations on the agenda
The talks in Damascus will address Türkiye-Syria relations, as well as Ankara-backed efforts to establish lasting stability, peace and prosperity in Syria.
The visit comes as cooperation between the two countries develops across various areas following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on December 8, 2024.