Syria, Turkey

Factbox-Why Turkey is so influential in post-Assad Syria
Turkey has emerged as one of the most influential power brokers in Syria after rebels toppled Bashar al-Assad last month, ending his family's brutal five-decade rule. NATO member Turkey is now in a position to influence its neighbour's future diplomatically,
Turkey is determined to expand its influence in the new Syria
No country has as much to gain from a stable Syria as Turkey, and few have as much to lose if it implodes. Turkey is home to more than 3m Syrian refugees, and wants Syria to be safe enough for many to return.
Turkey Offers Support to New Syrian Administration on IS Camps
Turkey has announced its readiness to assist the new Syrian administration in managing Islamic State camps. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized support following talks with Syrian counterpart Asaad Hassan al-Shibani,
Turkey raps France, says US only counterpart in northeast Syria
Turkey's top diplomat on Friday ruled out a role for French troops in Syria, saying it was only negotiating with the United States which has sought to head off Turkish military action against Kurdish fighters there.
Turkey Has No Intention Of Taking Over Any Part Of Syria: FM
Turkey has no intention of taking over any part of Syria following the ouster of strongman Bashar al-Assad, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Friday.
Turkey's Syria Aspirations
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan underscored the need to grant Syria's new administration the opportunity to confront the issue of Kurdish militants operating within its borders. He emphasised that Turkish forces would not hesitate to act decisively should this matter remain unresolved.
Syria’s new foreign minister holds talks with Turkey’s President and other top officials
Turkish Airlines will resume its flights to Damascus, Syria, next week after a halt of more than a decade, officials said ...
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Turkey Pledges Support to New Syrian Administration in Managing Islamic State Camps
Turkey, through Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, has expressed readiness to support Syria in managing Islamic State camps.
Turkey ready to support Syria in managing Islamic State camps
Turkey is ready to provide support to the new Syrian administration for the management of Islamic State camps in the country, ...
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Turkey angered by possible French presence on Syrian border
Turkey has strongly rejected a proposal to ... real benefit to themselves or the region," Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday during a live press conference in Istanbul.
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As Trump praises Erdogan, Turkey says ready to take control of ISIS prisons in Syria
The top Turkish diplomat said Turkey is prepared to take control of the Islamic State detainee camps as he downplayed Israeli ...
Turkey insists on two states for ethnically divided Cyprus as the UN looks to restart peace talks
Turkey has again insisted on a two-state peace accord in ethnically divided Cyprus as the United Nations prepares to meet ...
Turkey emphasizes strong bond with Azerbaijan
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan underscored the deep and unbreakable relationship between Turkey and Azerbaijan, calling ...
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Turkey reopens consulate in Syria after 12 years of closure
ALBAWABA - After 12 years of closure, Turkey reopens its consulate in Syria's Aleppo, Turkish media reported on Monday. The ...