Turkey and Russia held consultations at the deputy foreign minister level on Friday, focusing on regional issues in the Middle East, diplomatic sources said.
Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yilmaz and his Russian counterpart Mikhail Bogdanov represented their respective countries during the discussions, which primarily centered on Syria and Palestine.
Yilmaz emphasized that Ankara’s priority regarding Syria is to ensure the country’s stability and security while preserving its territorial integrity and unity.
“Developments in Syria are closely monitored from the perspective of both ensuring Syria’s stability and protecting Turkey’s national security,” Yilmaz said. He also reiterated that lifting sanctions is viewed as an essential way to support the Syrian government politically and financially.
The Turkish deputy minister further expressed Ankara’s position on halting Israeli attacks on Syria and called for an end to the ongoing violence in Gaza.
The consultations also addressed the broader security situation in the Middle East and explored potential pathways for regional stability.
Diplomatic sources noted that establishing peace in the Middle East, given its interconnected issues, requires a comprehensive approach and coordination among all relevant parties.
