04.02.2025 21:20
The President of the Syrian Transitional Period, Ahmed Shara, stated at a joint press conference following his meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, "The cooperation between Syria and Turkey is rooted in history. The success in the War of Independence came from the intertwining of Turkish blood and Syrian blood. We share a common geography. Our culture and social structure are the same."
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A joint press conference was held after the meeting between President Erdoğan and the Syrian Transitional President Ahmed Shara.
Speaking at the meeting, Shara said:
"THE PEOPLE OF SYRIA WILL NEVER FORGET TURKEY'S STANCE"
"I would like to thank Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan very much for his invitation and the warm hospitality we have received. The people of Syria will never forget the stance of Turkey's institutions, state, and people. We currently value the integrity of Syrian territory.
"TURKISH BLOOD AND SYRIAN BLOOD INTERTWINED IN THE WAR OF INDEPENDENCE"
The cooperation between Syria and Turkey is based on history. Turkish blood and Syrian blood intertwined in the War of Independence, leading to this success. We share a common geography. Our culture and social structure are the same. The people of the two countries are very strong, and this will always continue.
"ISRAEL MUST RETURN TO THE 67 BORDERS"
We desire to transform our relations into a deep strategic cooperation. We must engage in cooperation in humanitarian, economic, and cultural fields. One of the common strategies will be in the field of security. We addressed the threats. Especially, international pressures must be applied to Israel in the north and east of Syria, and it must return to the 67 borders.
"WE WILL REVITALIZE TRADE WITH TURKEY AGAIN"
We will revitalize trade with Turkey again. We want to rehabilitate the infrastructure in a way that will assist in Syria's economic development.
"I INVITE MR. ERDOĞAN TO SYRIA"
I would like to thank the President once again and invite him to Syria. Hopefully, this will happen as soon as possible. May God's mercy and blessings be upon you."
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