In a significant diplomatic move, Turkey on Friday appointed a new ambassador to Syria, the first since Ankara cut its diplomatic ties with Damascus over a decade ago, according to AFP.
Turkey’s previous representation in Syria had been limited to a charge d’affaires.
That is why the appointment serves as a symbol of Turkey’s support for the new Syrian government and its growing engagement in shaping Syria’s political future after the fall of Al-Assad.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan appointed his deputy, Nuh Yilmaz, as Turkey’s new Ambassador to Damascus, according to the diplomatic source.
The selection of one of the Foreign Minister’s close associates represents a remarkable diplomatic message that mirrors Ankara’s dedication to strengthening ties with Damascus.
The ministry noted that Yilmaz served as deputy foreign minister since May 2024.
Syrian Turkish Relations
Since the New Syrian government of President Ahmed Al-Sharaa seized the power, Turkey has been fostering ties and cooperation with Syria, both economically and militarily.
In August, the Syrian Defense Minister signed a memorandum of understanding with his Turkish Counterpart on military training and consultancy after talks in Ankara, according to Reuters.
Over the last few months, both countries had been negotiating a comprehensive military cooperation agreement to help rebuild the Syria after the overthrow of Al-Assad’s regime in December.
During the talks, Fidan accused Israel and the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) of obstructing the new government’s efforts to rebuild Syria after over a decade of brutal civil war.
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