Turkey's Fidan holds regional calls including Syria to curb escalation

Diplomatic outreach amid rising regional tensions

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a telephone call with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani as part of a broader set of regional consultations that also involved Qatar's Mohammed bin Abdulrahman and Uzbekistan's Bakhtiyor Saidov. Turkish Foreign Ministry sources, cited by Anadolu Agency, said the exchanges were intended to coordinate positions, review fast-moving developments and discuss efforts to halt attacks and prevent further deterioration of the security situation. Officials did not disclose specific outcomes from the conversations.

Shibani also spoke by phone with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, with Syria's Foreign Ministry saying their discussion covered the latest regional developments, bilateral relations and possible avenues for wider cooperation. Both sides emphasized continued coordination and consultation to protect shared interests and support regional stability. The article was translated and edited by The Syrian Observer and has not been independently verified, as reported by The Syrian Observer