In a significant address on Sunday, Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, declared that all of the nation’s weaponry would be under state control, according to France 24. At a joint news conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Damascus, the announcement was made.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
The action is viewed as a step towards consolidating Syria under a single government after years of fighting. Sharaa stressed, “We will absolutely not allow there to be weapons in the country outside state control, whether from the revolutionary factions or the factions present in the SDF area,” in reference to the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Large swaths of northern and northeastern Syria are under the control of the SDF, which has US support.
But according to Turkey, the group has strong ties to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which Ankara views as a terrorist outfit. The leader of the Islamist organisation Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Sharaa, laid forth plans to reorganise Syria’s armed forces. He disclosed that following discussions with military and defence officials, armed groups would disband and merge into the army. “Syria is a country for all, and we can coexist together,” the leader added, promising to defend Syria’s different communities. Turkey’s viewpoint.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasised Turkey’s opposition to U.S. backing for the SDF during the news conference, pointing out the repercussions for NATO dynamics. Referring to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, Fidan said, “When we look at it from America’s interests, as a mathematical calculation whether Turkey or a terrorist organisation like the PKK is more important, Mr. Trump sees the mathematics immediately.” Fidan emphasised the need for international measures to support Syria’s recovery and make it easier for displaced Syrians to return, and he called for the immediate easing of international sanctions on the country.
“This victory belongs to you and no one else,” he said, praising the Syrian rebels for their efforts. Your sacrifices have allowed Syria to grab a momentous occasion. global ramifications. The statements suggest that Syria’s post-war dynamics may change, with a focus on international cooperation and the strengthening of military might.
Both Syrian and Turkish officials are urging international assistance to rebuild the war-torn country, but the easing of sanctions is still a controversial topic. The future course of Syria will be shaped by the balance of international alliances and the integration of diverse factions into a single force as it navigates this crucial stage.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
