Turkish ministries to extend support to rebuild Syria

All Turkish ministries are poised to contribute to Syria's reconstruction by providing expertise and support in their respective fields after the ouster of the regime, in close collaboration with the authorities of the new interim government.

During the latest cabinet meeting, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan instructed ministers to engage in initiatives in Syria within the scope of their areas of responsibility, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said.

The state media on Dec. 25 reported that Türkiye began its support efforts for the reconstruction process in Syria, following the overthrow of the 61-year-old Baath party regime.

In this context, each ministry will provide assistance to restore Syria's public institutions and rebuild the state apparatus within their domains.

The Interior Ministry will open migration bureau offices at the embassies and consulates in Damascus and Aleppo, which will be responsible for facilitating the exchange of records, identity data and other official documents between Turkish authorities and pertinent Syrian entities for refugees in Türkiye as needed.

Once Syria's Interior Ministry is fully reconstituted, support will be extended for critical functions such as population registration, security and the issuance of passports.

The Trade Ministry will facilitate the smooth transit of goods carried by Syrian returnees at the border as part of their returns, easing procedural complexities.

Simultaneously, the Transport and Infrastructure Ministry will focus on the restoration of Damascus International Airport, which has been open only for domestic flights since Dec. 18.

Türkiye also plans to re-establish railway connectivity between the two nations, with efforts to ensure the...