Syrian and Turkish Military Leaders Meet in Damascus for Talks
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Syria's Defense Minister met with Turkey's top military commander in Damascus on Wednesday. The rare high-level meeting signals a potential thaw in long-strained relations.
Major General Murhaf Abu Qasra hosted General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu, the Chief of Staff of the Turkish Army, and his delegation. Official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported the talks.
The officials discussed issues of "mutual interest," according to the statement. The talks aimed at strengthening military cooperation and enhancing bilateral ties between the two nations.
No further details about the specific discussions were immediately released. The meeting represents a significant diplomatic engagement amid a complex regional landscape.