Turkey backing Syria's military and has no immediate withdrawal plans, defense minister says

Turkey is training and advising Syria's military and helping improve its defenses, and has no immediate plans for the withdrawal or relocation of its troops.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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ByREUTERS

JUNE 4, 2025 14:04

Updated: JUNE 4, 2025 15:08