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Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani announced Monday that Syria, Türkiye, and Jordan are strengthening military and security coordination, calling the partnership "an urgent necessity" amid regional tensions and following the dissolution of the PKK terror group.
"We reaffirm today our commitment to strengthening military and security coordination between Syria, Türkiye, and Jordan. This partnership is no longer optional; it is an urgent necessity," Shaibani said during a joint press conference in Ankara with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi.
The announcement comes after jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan called in February for the dissolution of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and affiliated groups, urging an end to its four-decade terror campaign against Türkiye.
The PKK, designated as a terrorist organization by Türkiye, the United States, and the European Union, has been responsible for more than 40,000 deaths, including women and children.
Turkish government spokesman Omer Celik described the PKK's decision to dissolve and disarm as a key step toward a "terror-free Türkiye."
Shaibani said Syria is implementing a national agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) "to unify all territories under the authority of the central state," warning that delays would "prolong instability, invite foreign interference, and fuel separatist tendencies."
The SDF has been linked to the YPG/PYD, which Türkiye considers the Syrian branch of the PKK.
"Syria's territorial unity is non-negotiable. Syria is a sovereign, indivisible state, and it will remain so," he emphasized.
The Syrian minister also announced diplomatic developments, including plans to reopen Syria's embassy in Ankara and establish a new consulate in Gaziantep, in addition to its existing mission in Istanbul.
He revealed an agreement with Jordan to hold a high-level intergovernmental summit in Damascus in the near future.
Addressing domestic politics, Shaibani announced the formation of a national parliament "that reflects the full diversity of the Syrian people," describing it as "a pivotal milestone on the path to restoring legitimate and representative governance."
Shaibani also condemned "systematic violations of international law and blatant provocations" by Israel against Syrian territory, warning these actions "threaten to ignite the entire region."
The minister called for an "immediate reassessment" of international sanctions against Syria, linking this to efforts to ensure the "safe, voluntary, and dignified return" of Syrian refugees, many of whom fled to neighboring countries, including Türkiye and Jordan, during the country's decade-long civil war.
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