Turkish national defence minister said today that a meeting of defense ministers and intelligence chiefs of Turkey, Russia, Syria, and Iran will be held in Moscow on Tuesday.
On December 28 of last year, Turkish, Russian, and Syrian defense ministers and intelligence chiefs met in Moscow and resolved to continue the meetings, said Hulusi Akar.
The Turkish defense chief, Hulusi Akar further said, “Later, views were exchanged on the participation of Iran in these meetings. This was approved by the relevant authorities”.
“As a continuation of that session, this time as a quartet, we are preparing for a meeting to be attended by defense ministers and intelligence chiefs”, he continued.
He went on to say, “On April 25, 2023, the meeting is scheduled to be held in Moscow. Our aim is to solve the problems through negotiations and bring peace and tranquility to the region as soon as possible”.
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Hulusi Akar added that several positive steps are expected after the meeting.
The Turkish defense chief said, “Turkiye is determined in the fight against terrorism and aims to ensure Syrians in Türkiye return to their land voluntarily, safely, and with dignity”.
He further said, “It is out of the question for us to take any decision that will put them in trouble. We have Syrian brothers and sisters with whom we are together, whether they are in Türkiye or Syria”.
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