Syria–Turkey relations

Syrians living in Türkiye push a cart loaded with their furniture at the Cilvegözü border crossing gate in Reyhanli on Dec. 12, 2024, on their way back to their country following the oust of Syrian president.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized the importance of addressing Syria's pressing needs, including the return of refugees, institutional rebuilding and the restoration of basic public services.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a telephone conversation with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer on Tuesday discussed bilateral ties as well as regional and global issues over the phone, according to a statement by the Turkish Communications Directorate.

During the call, Erdoğan stressed that Syria is entering a new period where its citizens will determine the country's future.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Dec. 14 that Türkiye has maintained stability despite escalating tensions worldwide and in its region.

"Türkiye stands out as a key country in the region. We have never allowed the fire around us to spread to our country," Erdoğan said at an event in the eastern city of Erzurum organized by his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP).

The Turkish embassy in Syria's capital Damascus is set to open on Saturday, Türkiye's foreign minister announced late on Friday.

"They (embassy staff) are on their way as a team. The embassy will start operations tomorrow," Hakan Fidan told private broadcaster NTV.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said Türkiye is on the brink of a transformative period following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria.

"We are on the eve of a new era amid ruptures in our region and the world," Erdoğan said on Dec. 13 at an event in Sakarya organized by his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP).

Türkiye and the United States have discussed what roles they can play for ensuring a healthy, inclusive and stable power transition in Syria despite their differences on the continued support of Washington to the YPG terrorist organization.