Türkiye pledges support for Syria's new era, calls for focus on way forward

Ankara, which stood by Syrian people during their most challenging times, remains committed to supporting them as new chapter unfolds in Damascus, says Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan

By Merve Berker

ANKARA (AA) – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday emphasized that Syria has entered "a new era," urging a focus on the way forward while reaffirming Ankara's unwavering support for the Syrian people.

“A new era has begun in Syria, and now it is time to focus on the way forward,” Fidan said at the opening ceremony of the 15th Conference of Ambassadors, which is being held in the Turkish capital Ankara.

“Türkiye, which extended hand to its Syrian brothers and sisters during their difficult times, will be with them on the new page opened in Damascus,” he said, pointing to the latest developments in the Middle Eastern country.

Over 10 days, opposition forces launched a lightning offensive, capturing key cities and then, on Sunday, the capital Damascus. The rapid advance, supported by defecting military units, led to the collapse of the Assad regime after 13 years of civil war.

Assad and his family fled to Moscow where Russia granted them asylum.

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