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Turkish, Syrian presidents discuss security, economic cooperation

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STORY: Turkish, Syrian presidents discuss security, economic cooperation
SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 4, 2025
DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2025
LENGTH: 00:01:42
LOCATION: Ankara
CATEGORY: POLITICS

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(courtesy of Ihlas News Agency)
1. various of the bilateral meeting
2. various of the joint press conference
3. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President
4. Various of the joint press conference
5. various of the speech of Syria's interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa at the joint press conference

STORYLINE:

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to fully restoring relations and enhancing cooperation between their two countries.

"Türkiye is ready to support the rebuilding of devastated Syrian cities," Erdogan said at a joint press conference after his talks with visiting al-Sharaa in Ankara.

Erdogan made the remarks at a joint press conference after his talks with visiting al-Sharaa in Ankara.
   
He emphasized Türkiye's commitment to strengthening security in Syria, particularly by cracking down on terrorist groups such as the Islamic State and the Kurdish People's Protection Units, which Türkiye views as the Syrian branch of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party.

SOUNDBITE (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President
"By acting in solidarity with Syria, I believe we will fully establish a climate of peace and security in our shared region, free from terrorism."
   
Beyond security collaboration, both leaders expressed their determination to enhance economic ties between Türkiye and Syria. Erdogan highlighted the multidimensional nature of bilateral relations, noting advancements in various fields, including trade, civil aviation, energy, health, and education.

Al-Sharaa, for his part, expressed hope for deeper strategic cooperation with Türkiye, which he said would benefit both countries.
   
The Syrian interim president also stressed the importance of restoring commercial ties between the two nations.
   
"We will revive our commercial relations with Türkiye," he said, adding, "Hopefully, rehabilitating economic relations between Syria and Türkiye will help revive the Syrian economy."
   
During the press conference, al-Sharaa also extended an invitation to Erdogan for a visit to Damascus soon.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ankara.
(XHTV)

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