U.S. and Turkey Share a Vision for a Stable and Peaceful Syria

ARK News.. The United States and Turkey affirmed that they share a common vision for a stable Syria that lives in peace with itself and its neighbors.

According to a statement released following the U.S.-Turkey Working Group meeting in Washington on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the American and Turkish delegations discussed their shared priorities in Syria, including the implementation of sanctions relief in line with the directive of the U.S. President, and enhancing joint efforts to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

The statement noted that both the United States and Turkey recognize the importance of preserving Syria’s territorial integrity. A stable and unified Syria that does not serve as a safe haven for terrorist organizations will contribute to regional security and prosperity.

The statement stressed that the two countries share a vision of a peaceful Syria—at peace with itself and its neighbors—and reaffirmed their shared goal of creating the conditions necessary for millions of Syrian refugees to return to their homeland.

According to Turkey's Anadolu Agency, the meeting was co-chaired by Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yilmaz and his American counterpart Christopher Landau, with the participation of the two countries' ambassadors, in a format involving institutions from both sides.

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