Turkish, Syrian officials hold security talks in Ankara
Top Turkish and Syrian officials met Sunday in Ankara to discuss security cooperation and regional developments, marking a rare high-level engagement between the two countries amid ongoing tensions and efforts to stabilize border areas.
- Türkiye
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 02:32 | 12 October 2025
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Defense Minister Yasar Guler, and Intelligence Chief Ibrahim Kalin met Sunday in Ankara with their Syrian counterparts for high-level discussions.
According to diplomatic sources, Fidan, Guler, and Kalin held talks with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shibani, Defense Minister Murhaf Ebu Kasra, and Intelligence Chief Hussein Salameh.
The meeting focused on security cooperation between Türkiye and Syria, as well as recent developments.
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