A joint delegation from Turkey and Qatar has recently arrived in Damascus for talks with the caretaker Syrian government. The delegation comprises Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan, the head of Turkish intelligence Ibrahim Kalin, and Qatari state security chief Khalfan Al-Kaabi.
The purpose of the visit is to engage in discussions with rebel commander Mohammad al-Jolani, also known as Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is the de facto leader of the new administration. Additionally, the delegation is scheduled to meet with caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Bashir.
The Syrian information ministry has stated that the primary objective of the meeting is to encourage the new Syrian leadership to establish connections with the Arab, regional, and international community. The discussions will also focus on fostering internal political dialogue among all opposition parties and contributing to the political and economic revitalization of the country.