HTŞ leader Colani: Turkey has many priorities in the construction of the new Syrian state.

The leader of HTS, Ebu Muhammad al-Jolani, who led the armed opposition that overthrew the 61-year Baath regime in Syria in just 12 days, gave a striking interview to the Turkish press.

In statements regarding the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in Syria and the country's reconstruction process, Ebu Muhammad al-Jolani reminded that Turkey is the country that has opened its doors the most to Syrian refugees during the 13-year civil war.

"THERE WILL BE MUTUAL TRADE RELATIONS WITH TURKEY"

Colani stated, "Turkey has many priorities in the construction of the new Syrian state. There will also be mutual trade relations. We trust Turkey in transferring its economic development experiences to Syria. We will maintain social ties. We will share the same moments with love and sincerity, and this victory is not only for the Syrian people but also for the Turkish people."

"IT IS NOT RIGHT TO GOVERN A COUNTRY WITH PERSONAL OPINIONS"

In response to the question of whether the country will be governed by Sharia law and whether citizens' daily lives will be interfered with, Colani said, "I would say leave this issue to the experts on the subject, especially those who know Syrian law well. To those who know the traditions and history of the country. It is not right to govern a country with personal opinions. It is not my place to say, 'I want to impose this'; I only apply the law."

"THERE ARE MANY PROBLEMS IN SYRIA"

Colani, explaining that their priority is to revive Syria, said, "We are also working on issues such as judicial reform, police and security reform, and military reform at the levels of infrastructure, economy, social status, human resources, and state wills in the region. However, there are many problems in Syria. The wise thing to do here is to break these problems down and solve each problem separately." Colani rejected claims that Bashar al-Assad's overthrow was due to an international agreement.