Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Holds a Phone Call with his Turkish Counterpart To Discuss Developments in Syria and Regional Security

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein held a phone call with Turkish Foreign Minister Mr. Hakan Fidan, on Sunday, December 1, 2024. 

During the call, they discussed the latest developments in Syria and exchanged views regarding them, as the two sides stressed that the current situation in Syria is quite complex and should not pose a threat to the security and stability in the region.

Minister Hussein expressed Iraq’s concern regarding these developments, while Minister Fidan affirmed that Iraq’s security and stability are of great significance to Turkey. As well both ministers emphasized the need to continue communication in the next few days to assess the security situation in the region, and prevent the impact of the unstable situation in Syria on the surrounding countries and countries neighboring Syria. 

The two ministers underlined the importance of continuing consultations and following up on developments jointly, while working to coordinate stances to address regional challenges.