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Russia offers roadmap to mend Syria-Turkey ties
Introduction
Russia has offered a roadmap to mend the strained relations between Syria and Turkey. The two countries have been at odds since the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011, with Turkey supporting the opposition and Syria backing the government. The conflict has spilled over into Turkey, with Syrian refugees fleeing across the border and Turkey launching military operations in northern Syria.
Russia’s Proposal
Russia’s proposal includes a series of steps aimed at easing tensions between the two countries. The first step is to establish a joint working group to address the issues that have caused the rift between Syria and Turkey. This group would be made up of representatives from both countries and would work to find common ground on issues such as the presence of Syrian refugees in Turkey and the Turkish military presence in northern Syria.
The second step is to create a mechanism for dialogue between the two countries. This would involve regular meetings between high-level officials from Syria and Turkey to discuss issues of mutual concern. The goal of these meetings would be to build trust and find solutions to the problems that have caused the rift between the two countries.
The third step is to establish a joint economic commission to promote trade and investment between Syria and Turkey. This would involve the removal of trade barriers and the creation of incentives for businesses to invest in both countries. The goal of this commission would be to create economic ties that would help to strengthen the relationship between Syria and Turkey.
Reaction
The proposal has been met with mixed reactions from both Syria and Turkey. Some officials in Syria have welcomed the proposal, seeing it as a way to ease tensions with Turkey and potentially end the conflict in Syria. However, others have expressed skepticism, noting that Turkey has been a key supporter of the opposition and that it may not be willing to make concessions to the Syrian government.
In Turkey, the proposal has also been met with mixed reactions. Some officials have expressed support for the idea of dialogue with Syria, but others have criticized the proposal, saying that it does not address Turkey’s concerns about the presence of Syrian refugees in the country or the threat posed by Kurdish militants in northern Syria.
Conclusion
Overall, Russia’s proposal offers a potential roadmap for easing tensions between Syria and Turkey. However, it remains to be seen whether both countries will be willing to make the necessary concessions to make this proposal a reality. If successful, the proposal could help to end the conflict in Syria and create a more stable and peaceful region
Original article Teaser
Russia offers roadmap to mend Syria-Turkey ties
Russia on Wednesday proposed a roadmap to normalise ties between Syria and Turkey at the first meeting of their foreign ministers since the start of the Syrian civil war over a decade ago. “Our task is to determine the general guidelines for further progress,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at the meeting that also included Iran’s top diplomat. “The best result of our discussion today would be an agreement to instruct experts to prepare a draft roadmap for Syrian-Turkish normalisation for the next ministerial meeting,” he said. Lavrov said this proposal could then be put to the leaders of Russia, Iran, Syria and Turkey. Turkey supported early rebel efforts to topple Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, keeping a military presence
