Erdogan Commends Sharaa’s Anti-Terror Efforts
On Tuesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lauded Ahmed al-Sharaa, the newly inaugurated interim president of Syria, for his steadfast dedication to combating terrorism. This commendation came during a joint press conference in Ankara, following their discussions, where Erdogan expressed his satisfaction with Sharaa’s commitment to fighting extremist groups.
Erdogan’s praise highlights Turkey’s significant role in supporting Sharaa’s Islamist-led rebels, who successfully ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad from power on December 8. Turkey has actively provided military and operational assistance to bolster Sharaa’s government in its ongoing struggle against remaining militant factions in Syria.