Türkiye holds ‘constructive’ meeting with Russia, Iran, Syria in Moscow

Moscow, The Gulf Observer: The defence ministers and intelligence chiefs of Türkiye, Russia, Iran and Syrian regime held “constructive” talks in Moscow, Ankara said.

The Turkish Defence Ministry statement said on Tuesday the ministers and intelligence service chiefs discussed strengthening security in Syria and the normalisation of ties between Ankara and Damascus in the meeting.

Quadrilateral meeting involving defence ministers and intelligence chiefs discussed strengthening security in Syria and normalising ties between Ankara and Damascus.

The quadrilateral meeting comprising the intelligence chiefs of the four countries discussed stepping up efforts for the return of Syrian refugees to their country, the Turkish Defence Ministry said.

The statement came after Turkish National Defence Minister Hulusi Akar and National Intelligence Organization (MIT) head Hakan Fidan attended a meeting with their counterparts in Russia’s capital.

“Quadrilateral meeting on Syria discussed fight against terrorist organisations and all extremist groups on Syrian territory,” it added.

Turkish, Russian, Iranian, and Syrian regime’s defence and intelligence chiefs also discussed stepping up efforts to return Syrian refugees to their country, the ministry said.

The parties also reiterated their respect for the Syria’s territorial integrity.

“As a result of the meeting, which was held in a constructive atmosphere, the importance of the continuation of the meetings in the quadrilateral format was emphasised to ensure and maintain stability in Syria and the region as a whole,” the statement read.