Türkiye and Lebanon to Act Together on Syrian Issues
PM Najib Mikati (L) and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R), Ankara, Türkiye, Dec. 18, 2024. Photo: Xinhua.
December 19, 2024 Hour: 7:40 am
‘The stability of Syria is crucial for the stability of the region,’ Erdogan pointed out.
On Wednesday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed that Türkiye and Lebanon have agreed to work together on Syrian issues following the downfall of Bashar al-Assad.
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“A new era has begun in Syria. As two key neighbors of Syria, we agree that we must act together,” Erdogan said during a joint press conference with visiting Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati.
“The stability of Syria is crucial for the stability of the region,” he added, emphasizing that rebuilding war-torn Syria would be a top priority for both nations.
Erdogan noted that the Israeli attacks against Lebanon are not new, and the country has been exposed to similar attacks in the past years. He added that Turkiye will stand by Lebanon’s side against Israel’s attacks, emphasizing the need for Israel to commit to the ceasefire agreement.
Prime Minister Mikati, for his part, thanked Erdogan for his country’s support for Lebanon during its war with Israel in recent months.
He condemned Israel for exploiting Syria’s political upheaval and expanding its occupation of Syrian lands, emphasizing that pressure should be exerted on Israel to stop this.
Mikati, heading a Lebanese delegation, arrived in Türkiye on Wednesday to discuss with Erdogan and Turkish officials the latest developments in the region and bilateral ties.
teleSUR/ JF Source: Xinhua
