Erdogan meets Syrian interim leader on bilateral ties, regional developments

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa met on Saturday in Istanbul to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments, the Turkish presidential office said. The closed-door meeting lasted for an hour and a half, according to a statement by the office.

Erdogan emphasized that bilateral relations and cooperation between Türkiye and Syria will continue to grow in all areas, particularly in energy, defense, and transportation. During the meeting, Erdogan further stated that Israel's occupation and aggression on Syrian territory are unacceptable, affirming that Türkiye will continue to oppose such actions.