According to sources from the Turkish Foreign Ministry, the meeting focused on reviewing the progress made in various areas of Turkish-Syrian relations in the eight months since the fall of the Assad regime, and on further strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Coordination of efforts for Syria's reconstruction and recovery was also among the topics discussed.
The meeting was expected to address the importance of preserving Syria's territorial integrity and unity, and to assess bilateral cooperation in combating terrorist organizations, particularly ISIS and the PKK/YPG, in light of Turkey's national security concerns stemming from northeastern Syria.
The leaders were also expected to discuss Israel's actions and rhetoric, which are seen as threats to the stability and security of both Syria and the region.
At a time when there are increasing opportunities for cooperation in various areas, Turkey's priority in its relations with Syria is to make use of these opportunities in a way that serves the countries' shared interests and contributes to Syria's stability and security. To this end, reciprocal high-level visits between the two countries continue without interruption.
