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Syria: Normalizing Relations with Turkey Requires a Clear Basis for Desired Outcomes

Syria said "healthy relations between nations should be based on mutual interests rather than confrontation or hostility", al-Baath writes.
Syria: Normalizing Relations with Turkey Requires a Clear Basis for Desired Outcomes

Syria has emphasized that the restoration of normal relations with Turkey must be rooted in the conditions that existed before 2011. This is essential for ensuring the security, safety, and stability of both nations. The country asserts that healthy relations between nations should be based on mutual interests rather than confrontation or hostility.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates highlighted Syria’s commitment to distinguishing between the peoples and the policies of governments that have harmed both Syria and their own countries.

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Syria maintains that the interests of states are best served through sound relations rather than conflict. This belief has driven Syria to engage positively with various initiatives aimed at improving its relations with other countries.

The ministry further stated that any initiative to restore relations between Syria and Turkey must be built on clear foundations to ensure the desired outcomes. Key conditions include the withdrawal of illegally present forces from Syrian territory and the combat against terrorist groups that threaten the security of both Syria and Turkey.

In conclusion, Syria expressed gratitude to the brotherly and friendly countries making sincere efforts to mend Syrian-Turkish relations. The ministry reiterated that the return to normal relations should be based on the pre-2011 situation, as this is fundamental for the security, safety, and stability of both countries.

 

This article was translated and edited by The Syrian Observer. The Syrian Observer has not verified the content of this story. Responsibility for the information and views set out in this article lies entirely with the author.

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