Turkey says it agreed with Russia to prevent violations in Syria: State media

Reuters , Thursday 25 Mar 2021

Akar also said he agreed with Shoigu to work together to bring "terrorist groups" in northern Syria under control

Hulusi Akar
File Photo: Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar speaks during a meeting with the members of international media in Ankara, Turkey taken on January 13, 2021. Reuters

Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar and his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu agreed to work together to prevent violations of a ceasefire in northern Syria in a phone call, Turkish state media reported on Thursday.

Earlier this week, Turkey expressed to Russia's envoy its objections and concerns about a recent flare-up of violence in northwest Syria, after Russian jets hit towns near the Turkish border and a hospital in the region.

Akar also said he agreed with Shoigu to work together to bring "terrorist groups" in northern Syria under control.

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