Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein Meets his Turkish Counterpart Hakan Fidan to Discuss Developments in Syria
On December 7, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein met with the Turkish Foreign Minister Mr. Hakan Fidan, on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2024 in Qatar.
The meeting discussed the current developments in the region, with attaching special importance on the situation in Syria, as the two sides exchanged views on the developments and the related challenges.
The two sides underlined the seriousness of the situation in Syria and its direct implications on both Iraq and Turkey. The Iraqi Foreign Minister stressed that Syria’s security and political stability is a priority for Iraq. In addition the two ministers indicated that Iraq and Turkey plays an effective role in providing appropriate solutions to the Syrian crisis, and they discussed a number of elements that can contribute towards that.
The two ministers agreed that the continuation of the current escalation could lead to serious consequences that would be difficult to control in the future, as well they expressed their concern over the worsening humanitarian tragedy in Syria. Minister Fuad Hussein warned that the continuation of the armed conflict will lead to more tragedies and internal displacement, which may exacerbate the refugee crisis in Syria’s neighboring countries.
They also affirmed the necessity of reaching a comprehensive political solution that serves the interests of Syria and its people in a way that achieves stability in the entire region.
In the same context, the two ministers discussed the next steps that require high-level coordination between Iraq and Turkey, in addition to enhancing cooperation with countries acting in the Syrian affairs.
Furthermore the two sides agreed to work together to present wise and practical initiatives aimed at reaching a settlement that satisfies all parties, preserves the unity and independence of Syria, and ensures the integrity of its territories.
