Turkish politician urges Assad to meet with Erdogan “for his own benefit and the interest of his country”

Speaking at a meeting of his party’s caucus, Bahceli stressed the importance of Syria’s territorial integrity, saying: “Respecting the political and territorial unity of the Syrian Arab Republic is undoubtedly essential.” To think otherwise, let alone consider alternatives, is ridiculous,” the statement said. as reported by the site Opiant.

He added: “But the reality is like that Syrian Arab Republic It became a limited state in between Damascus And Latakia, where two-thirds of its territory is out of control, its sovereignty has been seriously violated, and its survival hangs in the balance.

Bahceli criticized President Assad’s reluctance to deal with Turkey, saying: “He ignored… Lion Turkey reached out and ignored calls for reconciliation and dialogue. The president of a country that has suffered territorial seizures, military defeats and devastating earthquakes is still trying to maintain a facade of dignity.”

He believed that “the current Baath mentality (that is, the ruling Baath Party in Syria), which is unable to accept Turkish efforts against terrorist organizations, insists on preconditions such as our withdrawal.” Let’s admit that this position is nothing less than a shame.”

Bahceli called on Assad to address… Turkey Without preconditions, he said: “In our opinion, it is still not too late to establish direct and unconditional contact and dialogue with Turkey, as well as a demonstration of the will for normalization, would primarily serve the interests of Assad and his country.”

In recent days, armed factions led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, based in Idlib, launched a surprise attack on November 29, during which they captured large areas of Syrian territory in Aleppo And Idlib.

At the same time, other factions under the name of the Syrian National Army, with the support of Turkey, occupied the city. Tal Rifaat Which was controlled by the Kurds in northern Aleppo.

Reflecting on this progress, Bahçeli expressed hope for further operations, saying: “I hope Manbij will be next.