Albares: Extraordinary Cooperation with Turkey on Syria
Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jose Manuel Albares, has expressed Spain’s strong cooperation with Turkey on the issues in the Middle East, particularly in relation to Syria. Albares emphasized the importance of Turkey as Spain’s strategic partner and praised Turkey’s voice and role in the region.
During a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Albares discussed the need for a stable and inclusive Syria, highlighting the importance of joining forces with Turkey and the EU to achieve this goal. He also commended the steps taken by the new administration in Syria, which has worked towards ending violence and dictatorship in the country.
Albares expressed support for the new administration in Syria, emphasizing the need for humanitarian aid, respect for territorial integrity, and the rights of women and minorities. He called for a peaceful transition in Syria and emphasized the importance of transforming the current military movement into a political one.
Regarding sanctions imposed on the Assad regime, Albares highlighted the need for dialogue with the new Syrian authorities and stressed the importance of lifting sanctions if the conditions that led to their imposition change. He announced his upcoming trip to Damascus to discuss the future of Syria and reiterated Spain’s commitment to defending Syria’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Albares also expressed opposition to Israel’s occupation of Syrian territory, stating that external interventions in Syria are not beneficial for the country or for regional security. He called for the withdrawal of foreign powers from the region and emphasized the importance of Syria becoming a sovereign state resistant to foreign interventions.
Overall, Albares emphasized Spain’s support for a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Middle East, where all people can live in peace and prosperity.
