Syrian President Seeks Cooperation with Turkey to Rebuild War-Torn Country
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa seeks cooperation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to rebuild war-torn Syria. Al-Sharaa is the leader of the HTS terrorist organization that took over Syria after defeating the Syrian military and prompting Bashar Assad to flee. Turkey has a longstanding policy of supporting Syrian rebel groups and is interested in helping with humanitarian aid and rebuilding critical infrastructure in Syria.
Key Points
- Al-Sharaa seeks cooperation with Erdogan to rebuild Syria
- Turkey interested in offering humanitarian aid and rebuilding critical infrastructure
- Syria subject to strict sanctions due to human rights atrocities and support for terror groups
Pros
- Potential for rebuilding war-torn Syria
- Cooperation between Syria and Turkey on political, economic, and security levels
Cons
- Concerns about HTS imposing an Islamist regime
- Complexities of ethnicities and religions in Syria