Turkey has announced plans to open its Yayladagi border gate with Syria to facilitate the safe and voluntary return of Syrian migrants, as stated by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday. Currently, Turkey is home to approximately 2.9 million Syrian refugees, according to Erdogan's remarks following a cabinet meeting. The president emphasized Turkey's commitment to supporting Syria in its reconstruction efforts.
Erdogan expressed optimism about the prospect of Syrian refugees being able to return to their homeland after a prolonged period of 13 years. He highlighted Turkey's dedication to working tirelessly towards achieving lasting peace and stability in Syria. The president affirmed that Turkey would spare no effort in assisting Syria in reaching a state of permanent peace.