Turkey's state minister opens state TV office in Syria

Speaking at the ceremony, Minister Arinc said that relations between Turkey and Syria showed great development in the past decade.

We have made important progress in relations in the media and information fields, Arinc said.

TRT-Turk's Damascus office displays the importance Turkey attaches to Syria, one of the most important countries in the region, Arinc stressed.

In response to a question on Turkey's mediatory role between Syria and Israel, Minister Arinc underlined that Syria had confidence in Turkey as a mediator.

During our talks with Syrian dignitaries, we have been told that various countries, including France, Switzerland and Germany proposed to act as mediator between Syria and Israel. However, Mr. al-Asad informed such countries that Syria had full confidence in Turkey as a mediator between Syria and Israel, Arinc emphasized.

Turkey is a country that is highly trusted in issues such as Israel-Palestine, Israel-Syria, Syria-Lebanon, Lebanon-Israel. I must note here that Turkey's multi-dimensional foreign policy and its close relations with neighboring countries and countries in the region are crucial for peace and stability, Arinc indicated.

Turkey's (foreign) policies implemented in the past 5-6 years have not only strengthened Syria and Turkey but also regional peace. Turkey's approach to the Palestinian issue and its reaction to the incidents in Gaza are matters that were highly respected by individuals aged from 7 to 70 in Syria. Whichever restaurant you visit in Syria, you can see the posters and pictures of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Everyone respects Turkey's policies, Arinc also said.


/World Bulletin/