Türkiye reiterates support for Syria’s unity, territorial integrity

ANKARA

The Turkish National Defense Ministry on Thursday reiterated support for neighboring Syria’s unity and territorial integrity.

Asked about the latest developments in Syria at weekly press briefing, ministry sources said the Syrian government has carried out a successful counterterrorism operation in Aleppo aimed at restoring public order and ensuring civilian safety.

“The Syrian government, which acts to ensure unity and cohesion on the basis of equality toward all ethnic groups in Syria, has successfully carried out a counterterrorism operation in Aleppo with the aim of establishing public order and safeguarding the lives of its citizens,” they said.

They reiterated that Türkiye does not view Syria’s security as separate from its own and emphasized its support for the principle of “one state, one army.”

“We would like to reiterate once again that we see Syria’s security as inseparable from our own, and that, in line with the principle of ‘one state, one army,’ we stand ready to support Syria’s fight against terrorist groups -- should such support be requested -- on the basis of Syria’s unity and territorial integrity.”

In March 2025, the Syrian presidency announced an agreement for the integration of the SDF into state institutions, reaffirming the country’s territorial unity and rejecting any attempts at division.

Last April, Syrian authorities signed a separate agreement for Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods, stipulating that both remain administrative parts of the city while respecting their local distinctiveness.

The agreement included provisions banning armed manifestations, restricting weapons to internal security forces, and requiring the withdrawal of the SDF to areas east of the Euphrates River in northeastern Syria.

However, authorities said the SDF has failed to comply with the terms of those agreements.

The Syrian government has intensified efforts to restore security nationwide since the ouster of the Assad regime in December 2024, after 24 years in power.

ANKARA

The Turkish National Defense Ministry on Thursday reiterated support for neighboring Syria’s unity and territorial integrity.

They reiterated that Türkiye does not view Syria’s security as separate from its own and emphasized its support for the principle of “one state, one army.”

However, authorities said the SDF has failed to comply with the terms of those agreements.

The Syrian government has intensified efforts to restore security nationwide since the ouster of the Assad regime in December 2024, after 24 years in power.