FM Fidan and Russian counterpart Lavrov discuss Syria developments

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone call with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Thursday to discuss the latest developments in Syria, according to Turkish diplomatic sources.

During the conversation, both ministers emphasized the importance of eradicating terrorist organizations from Syrian territory, with a shared focus on establishing stability and security in the war-torn country, the sources noted.

The discussion comes amid significant changes in Syria, following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime last month and the subsequent formation of a new administration.

The liberation of Damascus, following a successful offensive by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has marked a significant turning point in Syria’s ongoing conflict.

Syrian ousted regime leader Bashar al-Assad, who had ruled for nearly 25 years, fled to Russia after anti-regime forces took control of the capital on December 8, 2024. A new administration, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, has since assumed control of the country.