Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein stressed, Friday, the importance of strengthening security cooperation between their countries and Syria, stressing the need for continued regional coordination to confront the threat posed by ISIS and to ensure stability along the borders of the three nations.
During a joint press conference in Ankara with his Iraqi counterpart, Minister Fidan stated that the region is facing significant challenges both regionally and internationally. He noted that Turkey continues its efforts to bolster security and stability in cooperation with neighboring countries, highlighting that coordination with Syria and Iraq is a key element in confronting terrorist threats.
Fidan underscored the importance of enhancing security and stability in the region, commending Iraq’s supportive stance on the unity of Syrian territory.
For his part, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein noted that relations with Damascus are strong, with officials from both countries meeting regularly, He pointed to frequent meetings with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, as well as a prior meeting between President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani.
Hussein indicated that security coordination between the two sides includes reciprocal visits by relevant authorities, noting that regional coordination is underway to combat ISIS cells that threaten the security of Syria, Iraq, and the broader region.
MHD Ibrahim
