Syria, Erdogan and Turkey

Erdogan discusses tackling Kurdish militants with Syria's Sharaa in Ankara
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he and Syria's newly appointed president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, had discussed in Ankara on Tuesday steps to be taken against Kurdish militants in northeast Syria.
Syria's Sharaa meets with Turkey's Erdogan
Syria's new interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Tuesday met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, where they discussed improved security ties and how to respond to Kurdish fighters in northeastern Syria. Sharra flew into Turkey from Saudi Arabia where he sought Riyadh's funding to rebuild Syria after a devastating 13-year civil war.
Syria’s al-Sharaa, Turkey’s Erdogan talk Kurdish fighters, defence pacts
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syria’s newly appointed President Ahmed al-Sharaa discussed deepened security ties – including a response to Kurdish fighters in northeast Syria – during a meeting in Ankara.
Exclusive: Syria's Sharaa to discuss defense pact with Turkey's Erdogan, sources say
The discussions in Ankara will include establishing Turkish airbases in central Syria and training for Syria's new army.
Erdogan, Sharaa discuss steps against Kurdish fighters in Syria
Speaking alongside Sharaa at a press conference in Ankara, Erdogan said Turkiye was ready to help Syria’s new leadership in the battle against both the militant Islamic State group and Kurdish militants, and added he believed the voluntary return of Syrian migrants would accelerate as Syria became more stable.
Syria’s interim president Al-Sharaa meets Erdogan in Ankara
Syria’s interim president was in the Turkish capital on Tuesday for talks expected to focus on Syria’s economic recovery as well as the presence of Kurdish-led forces in the north of the country that Turkey considers to be a security threat.
Turkish President Erdogan, Syrian interim President Sharaa begin talks in Ankara
Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian interim President Ahmad Al-Sharaa began their meeting at the Presidential Complex in the Turkish capital Ankara on Tuesday. The closed-door talks started at 1400GMT. Meanwhile, Türkiye's first lady Emine Erdogan met with Sharaa's wife, Latife Al-Durubi.
Sharaa to discuss defense pact, Turkish bases in Syria with Erdogan
Ankara said to seek air bases in central Syrian desert as it seeks to replace Iran as the main power in the war-ravaged country after fall of Assad
Erdogan to host Syria’s Sharaa on first Turkey visit, discuss security ties
The meeting between the Turkish president and Syria's new leader will focus on Syria's post-conflict reconstruction, economic recovery and security issues.
Syrian President al-Sharaa's 'historic' visit marks start of ‘lasting friendship': Turkish President Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday described Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa's visit to Ankara as a “historic” step toward the beginning of a period of “lasting friendship and cooperation” between the two countries.
Syrian President Invited Turkey's Erdogan to Visit Syria Soon
Syria's newly appointed president for a transitional phase Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, February 4, 2025. Murat Cetinmuhurdar/PPO/Handout via REUTERS CAIRO (Reuters) - Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa invited Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to visit Syria soon in a joint press conference in Ankara on Tuesday,
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Erdogan hails Syria leader's 'strong commitment' to fighting terror
Turkey and Syria are working together on a joint strategy to confront security threats in the region to ensure the safety of both countries, says Sharaa ...
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Is Erdogan eying run in 2028? Kurdish situation in Syria will have 'huge impact on domestic agenda'
Syria’s interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa was in the Turkish capital on Tuesday for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip ...