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- Khattab called for continued cooperation to ensure safe return for Syrians who sought refuge during civil war
LONDON: Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab discussed various topics with his Turkish counterpart, Ali Yerlikaya, during his official visit to Ankara this week.
The two ministers explored ways to strengthen security cooperation and coordination, in addition to supporting and developing Syrian security institutions.
Khattab highlighted the status of Syrian nationals who sought refuge in Turkiye during the civil war, calling for continued cooperation with Ankara to ensure their safe return home, the SANA agency reported.
Yerlikaya wrote on X that his meeting with Khattab focused on providing essential support to the security and related units of the Syrian Interior Ministry.
“(We discussed) sharing experience and providing an intensive training program and cooperating on the return of Syrians under temporary protection in our country,” he said.
“Strengthening security in Syria is vital for the consolidation of internal peace, economic development and social welfare,” he added, affirming Turkiye’s support of Syria’s stability.