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Türkiye pledges support for Syria's new era, calls for focus on way forward
Baku, December 9, AZERTAC
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday stressed that Syria entered "a new era" with the dramatic developments over the weekend, urging a focus on the way forward while reaffirming Ankara's unwavering support for the Syrian people, according to Anadolu Agency,
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 15th annual Ambassadors Conference in the capital Ankara, with the theme “Türkiye's Diplomatic Moves and Their Global Implications,” Fidan said what happened in Syria on Sunday represented a beacon of hope, referring to the fall of the Assad regime.
Fidan said: "We expect international actors, especially the UN, to extend a helping hand to the Syrian people and support the establishment of an inclusive (new) administration."
He emphasized that it has always been stated from the outset that a permanent solution, peace, and stability in Syria can only be achieved through national reconciliation.
Mentioning that the Assad regime failed to take steps to reconcile with its people despite all efforts and opportunities, Fidan said: “A new era has begun in Syria, and now it’s time to focus on the way forward.”
"In the upcoming process, we want a Syria where different ethnic and religious groups live in peace under an inclusive understanding of governance,” he said, adding: “We want to see a new Syria that will have good relations with its neighbors and contribute to peace and stability in the region."
Emphasizing that Türkiye is ready to provide the necessary support to the Syrian people, Fidan said: “Türkiye, which extended a helping hand to its Syrian brothers and sisters during their difficult times, will stand with them on the new page opened in Damascus.”
He said Ankara believes the Syrian people will make good use of this golden opportunity, adding: "Preventing (the terrorist groups) Daesh (Isis) and the PKK from benefiting from the current situation will ensure that Syria ceases to be a safe haven for terrorism.”
“We will resolutely continue all our efforts for this," he underscored.
