Erdogan Engages with Syrian President Sharaa Amid Policy Shifts

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Istanbul for critical talks, following U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Syria. Discussions involved handling the Kurdish YPG forces and involved high-level defense and intelligence officials from both nations.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 24-05-2025 18:06 IST | Created: 24-05-2025 18:06 IST
Erdogan Engages with Syrian President Sharaa Amid Policy Shifts
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In a pivotal diplomatic engagement, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Istanbul amid shifting international policies.

The meeting followed a significant decision by the U.S. to lift sanctions on Syria, a move intended to aid the nation's reconstruction efforts post-civil war.

High-ranking officials, including foreign and defense ministers, participated, focusing on the Kurdish YPG group's potential disarmament and integration into Syrian security.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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