Quadrilateral assembly involving defence ministers and intelligence chiefs mentioned strengthening safety in Syria.
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The defence ministers and intelligence chiefs of Türkiye, Russia, Iran and Syrian regime held “constructive” talks in Moscow, Ankara mentioned.
The Turkish Defence Ministry assertion mentioned on Tuesday the ministers and intelligence service chiefs mentioned strengthening safety in Syria within the assembly.
The quadrilateral assembly comprising the intelligence chiefs of the 4 international locations mentioned stepping up efforts for the return of Syrian refugees to their nation, the Turkish Defence Ministry mentioned.
The assertion got here after Turkish Nationwide Defence Minister Hulusi Akar and Nationwide Intelligence Group (MIT) head Hakan Fidan attended a gathering with their counterparts in Russia’s capital.
“Quadrilateral assembly on Syria mentioned combat towards terrorist organisations and all extremist teams on Syrian territory,” it added.
Turkish, Russian, Iranian, and Syrian regime’s defence and intelligence chiefs additionally mentioned stepping up efforts to return Syrian refugees to their nation, the ministry mentioned.
The events additionally reiterated their respect for the Syria’s territorial integrity.
“Because of the assembly, which was held in a constructive environment, the significance of the continuation of the conferences within the quadrilateral format was emphasised to make sure and preserve stability in Syria and the area as a complete,” the assertion learn.
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Final December, defence ministers and intelligence chiefs of Türkiye, Russia and the Syrian regime met in Moscow and agreed to proceed tripartite conferences to make sure stability in Syria and the broader area.
Iran was additionally included within the talks, with Türkiye beforehand saying that Ankara could be “happy if Iran is concerned on this course of.”
Earlier this month, Turkish International Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu signalled {that a} assembly between the international ministers of Türkiye, Russia, Iran and Syria is prone to be held in early Could in Moscow.
Though no date or location has but been introduced, the international ministers’ assembly would proceed restarting high-level talks between Türkiye and its neighbour Syria for the reason that nation was plunged right into a civil conflict in 2011.
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