Türkiye ready to offer support to Syria if new administration requests it, minister says

Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler said the new administration in Syria should be given a chance to govern following their constructive messages and that Türkiye stands ready to provide military training if such help is requested.

"In their first statement, the new administration that toppled Assad announced that it would respect all government institutions, the United Nations, and other international organizations," Guler told reporters in Ankara in comments authorized for publication on Sunday.

"We think that we need to see what the new administration will do and to give them a chance," Guler said.

When asked whether Türkiye was considering military cooperation with the new Syrian government, Guler said Ankara already had military cooperation and training agreements with many countries.

"(Türkiye) is ready to provide the necessary support if the new administration requests it," he added.