Thursday, July 14, 2016

Turkey Is Seeking to Improve Its Ties with Syria; Due to Millions of Its Refugees Going to Turkey

Following recent improvements in its relations with Russia and Israel, Turkey today (July 14, 2016) indicated it is now seeking to mend its ties with Syria, according to the Euro News website.

Speaking at a ruling AK Party Headquarters, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildrim said improved relations with Syria were needed in the fight against terrorism and for stability in the region.

"Russia, Israel....we will widen our circle of friendships both domestically and abroad. We have started to do this abroad. We have normalized our relations with Israel....I am sure that we'll eventually return to normal relations with Syria, too. We do need it."

Such a move would be a reversal of Turkey's Syria policy. Up to now, it's been pressing hard for the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, claiming he has killed 400,000 innocent people. But Turkey is under pressure with millions of refugees crossing its border from the war in Syria, while also fighting terrorism on two fronts -- from ISIS (the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) and Kurdish militants.

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