Turkish FM arrives in Damascus amid regional tensions
The high-profile visit comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, particularly over the activities of Tahrir al-Sham, a prominent armed group operating in Syria.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24)—Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and National Intelligence Organization (MIT) director Ibrahim Kalın arrived in Damascus on Thursday, marking their first official visit to the Syrian capital since the onset of the conflict and the fall of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
The high-profile visit comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, particularly over the activities of Tahrir al-Sham, a prominent armed group operating in Syria. The group’s recent attacks have drawn international attention, with some media outlets and governments alleging Turkish support for the group. These claims have been strongly refuted by Ankara, which has maintained that external actors, including the United States and Israel, have played significant roles in shaping the conflict in Syria.
Turkey’s diplomatic outreach to Damascus is seen as a potential turning point in its approach to Syria, following years of strained relations. Analysts suggest the visit could pave the way for discussions on stabilizing the region, addressing security concerns, and managing the complex dynamics involving armed groups and international players.
Further details about the visit and its outcomes are yet to be disclosed.