Syria, Turkey and Erdogan

In Turkey, New Syrian Leader and Erdogan Pledge to Work Together
It’s the first meeting of Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Turkey has military posts in Syria and hosts millions of Syrian refugees.
Exclusive: Syria's Sharaa to discuss defense pact with Turkey's Erdogan, sources say
The discussions in Ankara will include establishing Turkish airbases in central Syria and training for Syria's new army.
Syrian President Invited Turkey's Erdogan to Visit Syria Soon
Syria's newly appointed president for a transitional phase Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, February 4, 2025. Murat Cetinmuhurdar/PPO/Handout via REUTERS
Syria's Sharaa meets with Turkey's Erdogan
Syria's new interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Tuesday met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, where they discussed improved security ties and how to respond to Kurdish fighters in northeastern Syria. Sharra flew into Turkey from Saudi Arabia where he sought Riyadh's funding to rebuild Syria after a devastating 13-year civil war.
Turkey-Syria Relations on the Mend: Erdogan and Sharaa Discuss Strategic Partnership
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa met in Ankara to discuss strategies against Kurdish militants and Islamic State forces in northeast Syria. Both countries are keen on enhancing cooperation,
Syria's Sharaa to examine defense pact with Turkey's Erdogan: Reuters
Syria's transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan are expected to discuss a joint defense pact in Ankara on Tuesday, including establishing Turkish airbases in central Syria and training for Syria's new army,
Erdogan discusses tackling Kurdish militants with Syria's Sharaa in Ankara
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he and Syria's newly appointed president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, had discussed in Ankara on Tuesday steps to be taken against Kurdish militants in northeast Syria.
Syria’s interim president Al-Sharaa meets Erdogan in Ankara
Syria’s interim president was in the Turkish capital on Tuesday for talks expected to focus on Syria’s economic recovery as well as the presence of Kurdish-led forces in the north of the country that Turkey considers to be a security threat.
Syria leader heads to Turkey to discuss rebuilding, Kurds
Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa visits Ankara on Tuesday for talks with Turkey's leaders on rebuilding his land and the volatile issue of Kurdish fighters near the countries' border.
Syrian leader al-Sharaa expected in Turkey for talks with Erdoğan
Interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected in neighbouring Turkey on Tuesday to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, on his second official trip abroad since taking power. The meeting is scheduled to be held later in the evening in the capital Ankara,
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Turkey could set up airbases in Syria’s desert, brief Damascus sources
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Syria’s interim leader holds talks with key ally Turkey on his second international trip
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Syria's interim president meets Erdoğan to discuss joint strategy to confront security threats
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Trump uniquely placed to ‘whisper’ in Erdogan’s ear over Turkish regional ambitions: Greek defense minister
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said NATO needs to take seriously Turkey's expansionist ambitions and President ...
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Erdogan hails Syria leader's 'strong commitment' to fighting terror
Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday hailed Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa for his "strong commitment" to fighting terror as the ...
Turkey’s Erdogan Tightens Grip on Public and Private Officials
Turkish lawmakers voted to give President Recep Tayyip Erdogan indirect power to push aside government and private officials, ...
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As Erdogan eyes a run in 2028, Kurdish situation in Syria will have 'huge impact on domestic agenda'
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Turkey takes pole position in the new Syria
Ankara is first outside player to fill the power vacuum left by the collapse of the Assad regime last December.