The initial request for the teleconference was made by England; however the four counterparts were pleased to meet over the phone to discuss the developments in Syria. According to the information obtained, the Foreign Affairs ministers from Turkey, England, the U.S., France and Germany, primarily discussed the post-Annan era in Syria and shared views on the potential developments and scenarios. The five foreign ministers also talked about what steps should be taken during France and subsequently Germany's term presidency in the UN Security Council.

Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu relayed information to his counterparts on the talks he had with foreign Affairs Ministers from the nine nation members of the Organization of the Islamic Conference in Jeddah.

France's Foreign Affairs Minster arrives in Turkey on Friday to discuss the situation in Syria.

Dispatch of soldiers continues along the Syrian border

Lorries transporting tanks and armored vehicles have departed from Gaziantep and are headed to Kilis.
A convoy from the Gaziantep 5th Armoured Brigade Command, consisting of military lorries transporting tanks, combat vehicles and missile systems has departed for Kilis. The military vehicles will supposedly be positioned along the Kilis border.