Turkey and Syria are striving to increase their trade exchanges to $10 billion. Hakan Fidan, Turkey's Foreign Minister, introduced this goal as a significant step in the relations between the two countries at the end of his two-day visit to Damascus. These negotiations coincide with the preparations for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Syria.
Emphasis on Syria's Territorial Integrity
During this visit, Hakan Fidan emphasized the joint determination of Ankara and Damascus to maintain the integrity and territorial integrity of Syria. He also announced that his discussions included the necessary coordination and arrangements for Erdogan's upcoming visit to Damascus. Fidan described these meetings as pivotal, highlighting the shared will of the two countries to preserve Syria's territorial integrity and achieve peace and prosperity for its people.
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Observations of the Turkish Foreign Minister in Damascus
The Turkish Foreign Minister also expressed his satisfaction with the return of security and vitality to the streets of Damascus, based on his observations in the Syrian capital. He stated: "I am very pleased to see the people of Syria, with their own will, building a safe, stable, and prosperous country for all segments of society." These remarks reflect positive changes in the situation in Syria and the people's desire to return to normal life.
Meanwhile, Faisal Mekdad, the Syrian Foreign Minister, announced the two countries' efforts to draft a "comprehensive strategic document" in the energy sector, stating that the goal of both parties is to achieve an annual trade volume of $10 billion. These agreements could play a significant role in strengthening economic and political relations between the two countries.
Criticism of Israel's Regional Policies
In another part of his statements, Fidan strongly criticized Israel's regional policies, saying: "Ankara has long believed that Israel plays a destructive role in regional stability and, instead of moving towards a positive and constructive role, continues its policies based on expansionism, destruction, and creating insecurity." These remarks reflect Turkey's concerns about political developments in the region and their impacts on the national security of the country.
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