Türkiye is prepared to contribute to efforts aimed at restoring calm and stability in southern Syria, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said during a phone call with his Syrian counterpart, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, diplomatic sources said Friday.
Fidan stressed that Türkiye is closely monitoring developments and hopes to see de-escalation as soon as possible. He reiterated Ankara’s firm support for Syria’s territorial integrity, unity, and sovereignty.
The Turkish foreign minister also condemned Israel’s intervention in the situation, calling it unacceptable. He urged the Benjamin Netanyahu government to end actions that threaten regional stability and the Syrian people’s future.
Later on Friday, Fidan also discussed the situation in Syria with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as he told him that the clashes must end and calm must be restored. He also told him that terrorist groups will not be allowed to exploit the situation in southern Syria under any circumstances.
Fidan also warned Rubio that instability in Syria poses a threat to the peace in the region as a whole.
On Thursday, Türkiye and 10 Arab countries reiterated their commitment to Syria’s sovereignty, unity, stability and security, denouncing foreign interference and condemning ongoing Israeli strikes.
Ankara also played a key role in establishing the cease-fire in Syria after Israeli airstrikes targeted the capital, Damascus, as well as Suwayda and Daraa, on the pretext of protecting the Druze community.
Türkliye views Syria as a neighbor it intends to stand by during its reconstruction and reintegration into the international fold.
