The Diplomatic Efforts of Turkey, Russia, and Iran to Establish Peace and Stability in Syria
Fahrettin Altun, the communications director of the Turkish presidency, stated that the
diplomacy practiced by Turkey, Russia, and Iran aims to establish lasting peace and stability in
Syria.
In a press interview, Altun added, “Turkey’s diplomacy with Russia and Iran is part of Ankara’s
efforts to cooperate with the international community to achieve permanent peace and stability
in Syria. In this context, Turkey’s priority has always been to protect the territorial integrity and
political sovereignty of Syria.”
Altun affirmed that Turkey would never accept political engineering or ethnic conflicts in Syria,
noting, “The presence of terrorist organizations entrenched in Syrian territory poses a threat not
only to Turkey’s border security but also to the stability of the region.” He emphasized, “Based on
these facts, Turkey intends to maintain a firm stance in the war against terrorism.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin
Revealed that most countries in the region are interested in maintaining Russian military bases in Syria, stressing that their continued presence depends on mutual interests with the new Syrian authorities.
Putin added
That Russia is considering either maintaining its bases in Syria or withdrawing, but
before that, “we must see how relations will evolve with the political forces currently in control
and those who will control the situation in Syria in the future, as our presence will depend on
aligning interests with these new authorities.”
Putin also emphasized that Moscow counts on peace in Syria and maintains relations with all
parties involved.
On the Iranian side, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mahajerani disclosed ongoing
diplomatic talks between her country and the relevant parties in Syria to reopen the embassies in
Damascus and Tehran.
She stated that what concerns Iran regarding the developments in Syria is “forming a government
based on the people’s will, preserving Syrian territorial unity, and preventing the growth and
spread of terrorism in the region.”
It is worth mentioning that Ahmad Al-Sharaa, the leader of the new Syrian administration, and
Mohammad Al-Bashir, head of the provisional transitional government, held several meetings
with ministers and officials from Arab and Western countries to discuss the transitional situation
in Syria and future measures.
