Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan Visits Damascus to Meet Syrian President Sharaa
The discussions addressed Israeli actions and statements, which Turkey views as a threat to Syria’s stability and regional security, Syria TV reports.
The discussions addressed Israeli actions and statements, which Turkey views as a threat to Syria’s stability and regional security, Syria TV reports.
Talal al-Hilali, Chairman of the Syrian Investment Authority, described the event as “more than a formal occasion,” calling it “a clear declaration that Syria is open for investment, committed to building a prosperous future, and ready to partner with trusted allies to write a new chapter of recovery and growth.”
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz reaffirmed Turkey’s continued support for Syria’s institutional stability and inclusive governance.
Bashir stated that the agreements include the development of four combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plants, Ultra Syria writes.
According to an investigation conducted by several media outlets, Mediterranean Airlines to a powerful Lebanese-Greek business dynasty with deep political connections, as well as to a drug trafficker and migrant smuggler.
An American researcher criticized U.S. policy for backing Sunni insurgents since 2011.
Mohammad al-Bashir confirmed that, beginning 2 August, Syria will receive 3.4 million cubic metres of Azerbaijani gas per day via Turkey, Baladi News writes.
Abdi confirmed ongoing communication with Turkey, noting that discussions have been positive, particularly in maintaining a ceasefire, al-Modon writes.
A new report released by the Democratic Syria Assembly has shed light on the systematic use of tribal militias by Syria’s transitional authorities during the July 2025 assault on Suweida.
The Syrian delegation reaffirmed national principles, notably the unity of Syrian territory and rejection of all foreign military presence deemed illegal.
An investigation exposes how Sharaa’s inner trio—Hazem, the Australian, and Zurba—took control of 80% of the financial empire once owned by Mohammad Hamsho and Yasar Ibrahim in exchange for legal immunity.
Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on December 8, 2024, Ankara has been working to strengthen its relations with Syria’s new administration across all fields.
Erdoğan stated that Syria has regained control over Suweida and its surroundings, adding that “the Syrian people, across all their communities, have learned from past suffering and reject being drawn into these schemes.”
Hazem al-Ghabra, former advisor at the U.S. State Department, stated that Washington is closely monitoring developments in Syria, according to Syria TV.
Sharaa’s speech came hours after the Syrian government began withdrawing its military and security forces from Suweida.
The phone call marks a significant moment in Turkish-Syrian relations, particularly in the context of Turkey’s evolving role in post-Assad Syria.
Photos obtained by Syria TV from the scene reveal the extent of the destruction.
The new ban on Saudi and Egyptian trucks is likely to strain Damascus’s relations with both countries, Syria TV writes.
Despite severe logistical and meteorological challenges, Syrian firefighters managed to contain most of the blazes thanks to an unprecedented national mobilisation, Al-Hal writes.
The fires have exposed systemic gaps in Syria’s environmental governance, Daraj writes.
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