Upcoming Tripartite Meeting Between Ankara, Damascus, and Washington to Discuss the Syrian File
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that his country is working to arrange a tripartite meeting bringing together Ankara, Damascus, and Washington to discuss the Syrian file and its military and political developments.
In an interview with the Turkish channel “Ülke,” Fidan stated that the ongoing negotiations aim to find a common formula that ensures stability in Syria and prevents the escalation of tensions in the northern and eastern regions of the country.
The Turkish minister pointed out that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are “delaying” the implementation of the March 10 agreement signed between the Syrian transitional president and the general commander of the SDF, explaining that the failure to implement the agreement’s provisions has led to the suspension of institution-building activities and a shift of efforts toward crisis management.
In a related context, Fidan quoted the Foreign Minister of the Syrian Transitional Government, Asaad Al-Shaibani, as saying that the absence of the SDF from state institutions “deepens internal division,” emphasizing that integrating them into the national framework is a fundamental step toward achieving stability.
Fidan affirmed that Syria does not pose a threat to Israel or any other party, stressing the necessity for “everyone to respect its borders and for no one to interfere in the affairs of others.”
He added that Turkey is handling the Syrian issue “with great care,” noting that any security policy aimed at dividing Syria or creating chaos is dangerous—not only for Damascus but for neighboring countries and the entire region.
The Turkish minister concluded by saying that ongoing talks and plans are underway between the United States, Turkey, and Syria to develop a shared vision regarding the future of security and stability in Syria, without specifying a final date for the anticipated tripartite meeting.
