Syrian President Sharaa attended the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, meeting with Erdogan and other leaders. He strengthened ties with Azerbaijan, Qatar, and the Kurdistan Region for regional cooperation.
South Korea and Syria have formed diplomatic relations, marking a shift from Syria’s past alignment with North Korea.
Syrian-born businessman Yahya Kirdi told the 'Post' that the new Syrian regime is an extremist Islamist regime.
Erdogan accused Israel of fueling divisions in Syria and committing "genocide" in Gaza at the Antalya Forum, which also saw Syria’s first official participation.
Syria's transitional government, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, held its first meeting on April 7, focusing on reconstruction and unity.
Analysts believe the move reflects an intention to sever ties with figures associated with the previous government and to rebuild Syria’s foreign policy image abroad.
Fighter pilots told the "Post" that they estimated some 70% of Syria's firepower was destroyed during the IAF's December strikes on Damascus.
Erdogan's calls for Allah to "damn Zionist Israel" comes amid Israel and Turkey's foreign ministries putting out harsh statements as well as growing Israeli concerns about Ankara's role in Syria.
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