Turkish President Erdogan's plan to invite Syrian dictator Assad

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Turkish President Erdogan plans to invite Syrian dictator Assad to mend relations strained by Turkey's support for rebel groups during the Syrian civil war. Erdogan hints at restoring relations to past levels, but Assad wants Turkey to stop supporting opposition groups and withdraw troops from Syria.

Key Points

  • Erdogan plans to invite Assad to Ankara to mend strained relations
  • Assad wants Turkey to stop supporting Syrian opposition groups and withdraw troops from Syria
  • Potential for meetings between Turkey and Syria mediated by Iraq
  • Concerns among Syrian refugees in Turkey about the implications of Erdogan-Assad meeting

Pros

  • Potential for diplomatic relations to improve between Turkey and Syria
  • Possibility of resolving conflicts and tensions in the region

Cons

  • Turkish support for rebel groups in Syria could be a point of contention
  • Uncertainty about Assad's willingness to meet Erdogan's conditions