Syria and Turkiye share deep historical and geographical ties. During the previous regime era, Syria was isolated from the regional and international community. The liberation of Syria created a new opportunity to rebuild those relationships, especially with Turkiye, which stood by the Syrian revolution for 14 years and supported the oppressed people throughout.

Axar.az reports that this was stated by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in an interview with Turkiye’s Anadolu Agency.

Syria has transformed from a crisis into a land of diverse opportunities. We have tried to highlight these opportunities during our repeated visits to Türkiye and other countries. There are significant regional integration possibilities between Syria and Turkiye, as Syria serves as a bridge between East and West. Work is currently underway to establish a Syrian-Turkish free zone in the Idlib region, where certain industries can be jointly developed. The zone sits along key roads connecting Idlib, Latakia, Aleppo, and Damascus.

We are also working on expanding airports, investing in and connecting ports, and rebuilding infrastructure. Turkish companies are already active on the ground in Syria's reconstruction.

Read the full interview here.