At a time when positions and statements are being made regarding the relationship between Syria and Turkey, the Syrian Arab Republic would like to recall that it has always been keen on making a clear distinction between peoples on the one hand, and the policies and practices of governments that have harmed Syria and its countries on the other hand, as proven by facts and events.

Syria was, and still is, based on the firm conviction that the interests of countries are built on a sound relationship between them and not on conflict or hostility. Based on that, Syria was keen to deal positively with the various initiatives that were put forward to improve relations between them and those countries. In the same context, Syria dealt with... Initiatives to correct the Syrian-Turkish relationship.

Syria believes that the result of these initiatives is not a media goal, but rather a purposeful path based on existing facts, and built on specific principles that govern the relationship between the two countries, the basis of which is respect for sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, and confronting everything that threatens their security and stability, and serves the common interest of the two countries and the two peoples.

Syria stresses that any initiative in this regard must be built on clear foundations to ensure reaching the desired results, represented by the return of relations between the two countries to their normal state, and at the forefront of these foundations is the withdrawal of forces present illegally from Syrian territory, and the fight against terrorist groups that do not threaten the security of Syria. Not only this, but also Turkey's security.

Syria expresses its thanks and appreciation to the brotherly and friendly countries that are making sincere efforts to correct the Syrian-Turkish relationship, and affirms that the return of the normal relationship between the two countries is based on the return of the situation that prevailed before 2011, which is the basis for the security, safety and stability of the two countries.