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Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus said Tuesday that Syria’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty are “non-negotiable,” stressing that a participatory political system and fair representation for all groups would serve as “the region’s insurance.”
In a statement shared on social media, Kurtulmus said Türkiye is closely following and appreciating the steps taken in Syria’s integration process.
He said full adherence to the memorandum signed between the Syrian government and the YPG/SDF terrorist group on March 10, 2025, as well as the provisions of the Jan. 30 agreement, would bring peace to Syria and stability to the wider region.
“As commitments are implemented, real peace will be achieved,” Kurtulmus said.
Describing the agreement’s aim of gradual military and administrative integration as “a major opportunity,” he said it could strengthen Syria’s state capacity and pave the way for a new security architecture.
Kurtulmus underlined that no identity or belief should be excluded and that every Syrian citizen must have an “honorable and secure” place within the political system, warning that fragmentation and proxy structures do not produce peace.
“Syria belongs to Syrians,” he said.
He added that Türkiye will continue to support Syria’s unity and reconstruction and is “ready to provide every kind of support” in rebuilding institutions, strengthening border security and combating terrorism.
Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Türkiye will continue to support Syria’s stability and will cooperate with Saudi Arabia on reconstruction efforts during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Tuesday.
Both leaders praised the Syrian government’s efforts and what they described as responsible steps to preserve Syria’s security, stability and territorial integrity.
They welcomed international efforts to support the Syrian government and lift sanctions and voiced support for the implementation of the ceasefire and integration agreement announced Jan. 30.
The two sides also reaffirmed full support for Syria’s efforts to combat terrorist organizations threatening the country and the wider region and to promote civil peace.
They condemned repeated Israeli violations and attacks against Syrian territory and sovereignty, saying the actions violate international law, threaten regional security and stability, and fuel violence and extremism. They reiterated calls for Israel’s immediate withdrawal from all occupied Syrian territories.
Syrian security forces began entering the city of Qamishli in Hasakah province on Tuesday under a ceasefire and phased integration agreement with the SDF.
State news agency SANA reported that a convoy of Internal Security Forces entered the northeastern city. According to an Anadolu reporter, residents welcomed the 20-vehicle convoy carrying nearly 100 security personnel as it moved into the area.
Syria’s Interior Ministry had earlier said its forces were on alert to enter Qamishli under the agreement reached with the SDF.
On Friday, the Syrian government announced it had reached a “comprehensive agreement” with the SDF aimed at ending the country’s division and laying the groundwork for a new phase of full integration.
The agreement, covering Hasakah and Qamishli and the integration of military forces, complements a deal signed Jan. 18 calling for a ceasefire and the incorporation of the group’s members and institutions into the Syrian state.
Syrian authorities said the earlier agreement followed a military operation in which the Syrian Army regained large areas of eastern and northeastern Syria after repeated violations by the SDF of an agreement signed with the government in March 2025.
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