Assessing developments in Syria, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said, “Just as we supported the March 10 agreement, we also support the January 18 agreement.” Fidan added that President Trump would “make his decision soon” regarding the invitation extended to President Erdoğan to join the Peace Council.
Key points from Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s statements are as follows:
- The implementation of the January 18 Agreement, despite all challenges, will serve an important function for Syria’s unity and territorial integrity; however, we are deeply concerned about attempts to play the ISIS card in the process.
- Türkiye has always been at the forefront of the fight against ISIS and will continue to advance this effort in cooperation with the Syrian administration.
- Just as we supported the March 10 Agreement, we also support the January 18 Agreement.
- During our meeting with Tom Barrack, he conveyed his own talks regarding Syria.
- Yesterday was a very dynamic day marked by high tension. Meetings were held bringing together the SDF side, the Damascus administration, and the United States.
- We underlined that Türkiye will always play a constructive role.
“Erdoğan Will Decide on the Peace Council Shortly”
U.S. President Trump has sent invitations to many leaders to take part in the Peace Council, and our President will make his decision in the near future.