Turkey Urges Peaceful Resolution in Syria

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressed hope for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing issues in Syria. However, he noted that if peaceful solutions fail, the Syrian government might consider using force. Fidan's remarks came during a press conference addressing tensions between Damascus and Kurdish-led forces.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Istanbul | Updated: 15-01-2026 16:01 IST | Created: 15-01-2026 16:01 IST
Turkey Urges Peaceful Resolution in Syria
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During a press conference in Istanbul, Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan highlighted the country's preference for a peaceful resolution to Syria's ongoing problems. He underscored the potential use of force by the Syrian government if peaceful means prove ineffective.

Fidan's remarks were in response to inquiries about the current disputes involving the Damascus government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.

While advocating for diplomacy, Turkey acknowledges the tense scenario in Syria and the potential for future escalations should negotiations falter.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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