Syrian leader al-Sharaa arrives in Ankara for talks with Erdoğan
Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Muhammad al-Julani, the interim president of Syria's transitional government, landed at Ankara's Esenboğa Airport around 4 pm local time (GMT+3), according to Anadolu Agency (AA).
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Sharaa began a private meeting at 5 pm, with no photographs from the session released to the press. Following the talks, the leaders are expected to participate in a joint press conference after a working dinner involving delegations from both sides.
In a separate meeting, First Lady Emine Erdoğan met with Sharaa's spouse, Latife al-Durubi.
This visit comes amid heightened regional diplomacy as Turkey seeks cooperation on various issues such as Syria’s reconstruction, the return of refugees and the status of the Kurdish-controlled land in Syria. (VK)
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