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Solutions in Syria needed to end terrorism: Putin to Erdogan

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 3 Dec 2024 23:01
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart discussed the escalating situation in Syria, reaffirmed their support for Syria's territorial integrity, and emphasized the need to strengthen bilateral and diplomatic coordination for a comprehensive political solution.

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  • Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, meets with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, on October 23, 2024. (AP)
    Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, meets with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, on October 23, 2024. (AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday, during which they discussed the escalating situation in Syria.

According to the Kremlin, Putin emphasized the urgent need to halt the terrorist aggression against the Syrian state by extremist groups and to provide full support for the efforts of legitimate authorities to restore stability and constitutional order across the country.
 
The statement also noted that the leaders expressed support for strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation within the Astana process. They highlighted the crucial role of continued close coordination between Russia, Turkey, and Iran in stabilizing and normalizing the situation in Syria.

The statement highlighted that the two presidents would work to maintain their contacts as they work to find steps to de-escalate the situation in Syria. It concluded by noting that several key issues were discussed regarding the further development of mutually beneficial Russian-Turkish cooperation, with an emphasis on trade, economic, and energy matters.

Erdogan stresses firm stance against PKK

For his part, Erdogan emphasized during the conversation that Ankara supports Syria's territorial integrity and believes that Damascus requires a political solution, according to a statement from the Turkish presidency.

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He emphasized the importance of creating more room for diplomacy in the region and stressed that Syria must be included in the political solution process.

Erdogan further said that the most important issue regarding recent events in Syria is that civilians must not be harmed and that Syria should not become unstable. He added that Turkiye is doing everything in its power to ensure calm in Syria.

The statement emphasized that Turkiye will maintain a firm stance in its fight against the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and its affiliates, who are attempting to exploit the recent events in Syria.

On Saturday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held separate phone conversations with his Turkish and Iranian counterparts to address the escalating violence in Syria's provinces of Aleppo and Idlib, as reported by RIA Novosti.

According to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry, both diplomats conceded the urgent need for coordinated action to stabilize the situation and reaffirmed the role of the Astana process as the primary framework for dialogue and conflict resolution.

In a separate conversation, Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed their commitment to Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. They condemned the recent surge in terrorist activity in Aleppo and Idlib, which Araghchi attributed to US-Israeli plans to destabilize the region.

The two ministers called for a comprehensive review of the situation within the Astana framework and pledged to intensify joint efforts to counteract the rise in militant activity.

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