Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks at a press conference during the Doha Forum 2024 in Qatar, Dec. 8, 2024. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stressed here on Sunday the need to prevent terrorist organizations from exploiting the situation in Syria for their own agendas. (Photo by Nikku/Xinhua)
DOHA, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) -- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stressed here on Sunday the need to prevent terrorist organizations from exploiting the situation in Syria for their own agendas.
Speaking at a press conference during the Doha Forum 2024 in Qatar, Fidan expressed Türkiye's commitment to supporting the Syrian people, pledging to help address the challenges ahead.
When asked about the whereabouts of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, he responded, "Probably out of Syria."
Recent developments in Syria, Fidan noted, have been closely reviewed and monitored in collaboration with key Arab nations, including Qatar, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, as well as the United States, in a concerted effort to promote regional stability.
"The new administration must be established in an orderly manner," Fidan stressed, urging international and regional actors to help ensure a smooth transition in Syria.
Fidan's remarks came as Syrian rebel forces took the capital Damascus and declared the collapse of Assad's government earlier on Sunday. ■
