US EditionErdogan, Syria's Sharaa Hold Talks in Istanbul
- On May 24, 2025, Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s interim leader, held a meeting with Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.
- The meeting took place shortly after the US administration announced steps to ease sanctions against Syria, a move that was soon mirrored by the European Union.
- The private 90-minute talks included high-level officials from both countries and focused on mutual concerns such as Syria's reconstruction and SDF integration.
- Erdogan expressed approval of the sanctions being lifted and condemned Israel's actions in Syrian lands as unacceptable, affirming Turkey's commitment to continue opposing such behavior on international stages.
- The meeting and related cooperation efforts suggest a shift toward regional stability and increased coordination among the US, Turkey, and Syria on Syrian reconstruction and security.
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Syrian Leader al-Sharaa Holds Talks With Erdogan on Surprise Istanbul Visit
Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s interim president, and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkey’s president, met during al-Sharaa’s first diplomatic trip since the fall of the al-Assad regime. Photo: Screenshot i24 News – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was holding talks with Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa in Istanbul on Saturday, local media reported. No further details were available. This comes one day after the US administration of President Donald …
Syrian interim leader al-Sharaa meets Erdogan: what to know
Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, met with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on Saturday in Istanbul, during an unannounced visit following the widely welcomed lifting of sanctions by the US and the EU. Turkish news agency Anadolu reported details of the private meeting at Dolmabahce Palace, which reportedly lasted around 90 minutes, after the two leaders were seen shaking hands outside Erdogan’s office. Turkish Foreign Mi…
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