Syrian, Turkish Leaders Hold Rare Talks Amid Regional Tensions

The presidents of Syria and Turkey held a rare phone call on Friday, discussing regional stability and the situation inside Syria. Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke about recent developments. They also talked about efforts to build a more stable region. During the conversation, President al-Sharaa reaffirmed Syria's core national principles. The details of these principles were not specified in the initial report. The call marks a notable high-level contact between the two nations. Their relationship has been strained for over a decade due to the Syrian conflict.