Türkiye, Arab countries reaffirm support for Syria’s sovereignty, condemn Israeli strikes
In a joint statement released by the Saudi Foreign Ministry on Thursday, Türkiye and a coalition of 10 Arab nations declared their unified support for Syria's security, unity, and sovereignty. They also condemned repeated Israeli attacks and rejected any foreign interference in Syria's internal matters.
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- Published Date: 09:15 | 17 July 2025
Türkiye and 10 Arab nations reaffirmed their support for Syria's security, unity, stability and sovereignty on Thursday, rejecting all forms of foreign interference in the country's internal affairs and condemning repeated Israeli attacks, according to a joint statement published by the Saudi Foreign Ministry.
The statement was issued by the foreign ministers of Türkiye, Jordan, the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon and Egypt.
The ministers stressed support for Syria's security, unity, stability and sovereignty and rejection of all foreign interference in its affairs.
It also welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement in the southern province of Suwayda and called for its full implementation.
The joint statement described the deal as essential to preserving Syria's unity, protecting civilians, and upholding the rule of law and state sovereignty.
It also voiced support for all efforts aimed at restoring security and state authority across Suwayda and the entire country, while rejecting violence, sectarianism, incitement, and hate speech.
The ministers strongly condemned repeated Israeli airstrikes on Syrian territory, denouncing them as blatant violations of international law and Syria's sovereignty.
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