Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday said that Syria having a federal structure is nothing more than “a pipe dream” with no place in reality.

Axar.az reports, citing Anadolu Agency, “As for the issue of a federal structure, it is nothing more than a pipe dream. It has no place in the reality of Syria. I advise them to make decisions that serve the stability of the region, rather than pursuing dreams of a federal administration in Syria that would pose a threat to the region,” Erdogan told reporters during his return flight from Rome.

The territorial integrity of Syria is “non-negotiable” for Turkiye, Erdogan said, adding that the Syrian government is also acting in the same sensitivity.

"We will not allow any faits accomplis in our region, nor will we permit any initiative that threatens or endangers the lasting stability of Syria and the regions,” he said.

Noting that Syrian officials have declared that no authority than the Damascus administration, and no armed groups other than the Syrian Army will be accepted in Syria, Erdogan said Ankara’s approach to border security is aligned with this as well.

"We will not allow any imposed structure just beyond our borders other than a united and indivisible Syria. The wisest course of action is for all groups to work for a unified Syria and to channel both their energy and strength toward that goal,” the Turkish president said.

Turkiye, Erdogan said, supports inclusive dialogue among all Syrian groups and calmly contribute to peace, guided by its long-standing state tradition.

"We are a country that believes many steps must be taken for Syria’s reconstruction and revival. We share a 910-kilometer border with Syria — this is not something that can be taken lightly,” he said.