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Syria's Shibani updates Turkey on Kurds' integration, slams Israel during Ankara visit
Syria's Shibani updates Turkey on Kurds' integration, slams Israel during Ankara visit
The visit highlighted Ankara's growing influence in post-Assad Syria, with the two neighbors expanding strategic coordination on security and regional affairs.
Amberin Zaman
Aug 6, 2026
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Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani (L) meets with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan (R), in Ankara, on Aug. 6, 2026. — Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Turkey and Syria agreed to establish a High-Level Strategic Council during a meeting on Thursday between Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan. The move further deepens security and political ties and is likely to further irritate Israel, which is pushing back against Ankara's growing heft in its Levantine hinterland.
What happened: Speaking at a news conference after their talks, Fidan said Israel’s attacks against Syria were among the greatest threats to the stability of its southern neighbor and accused the Israeli government of escalating violence across the region.
Shibani joined in the salvos against Israel, saying its continued attacks on southern Syria threatened regional stability and calling........
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