Saeed Abdulrazek

Saeed Abdulrazek
Arab World Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler and Syrian Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra during the signing of the military cooperation memorandum in Ankara on August 13. (Turkish Ministry of Defense)

Ankara Accelerates Military Support to Damascus Amid Fears of ‘Kurdish Secession’

Türkiye is moving rapidly to bolster its military cooperation with Damascus as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seeks parliamentary authorization to extend the…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
Arab World This handout photograph taken and released by Turkish Presidency Press Office on September 24, 2025, shows Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (2nd R), Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa (2nd L), Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) Director Ibrahim Kalin (R) and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani (L) attending a meeting as part of his visit to the United States for the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York. (Handout / Turkish Presidency Press Office / AFP)

Fidan: Türkiye, US in Agreement on Need to Preserve Syria’s Unity

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stressed on Sunday that his country and the United States are in agreement on the importance of Syria’s stability and need…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
Arab World Handshake between Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and SDF commander Mazloum Abdi after signing state integration deal last March (AP)

Türkiye Warns Force if SDF Defies Deal to Join Syrian Army

Türkiye said on Thursday the failure of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to abide by an agreement with Damascus to disarm and integrate into the…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
Arab World 01 September 2025, China, Tianjin: Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ahead of a joint meeting on the sidelines of the 25th Heads of State Council meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). (Kremlin/dpa)

Erdogan, Putin Discuss Protecting Syria’s Unity

Türkiye will stand against any attempt to undermine Syria’s security and territorial integrity, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, as Kurdish…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
Arab World From the memorandum of understanding signing ceremony… (Arab Organization for Industrialization website)

Egypt, Türkiye Deepen Defense Ties with Joint Combat Drone Deal

Egypt and Türkiye have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly manufacture a Turkish-made combat drone, in a fresh sign of deepening defense…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
Arab World Erdogan speaking during the commemoration of the Battle of Manzikert (Turkish Presidency)

Erdogan: Türkiye is the Security Guarantee for Syria’s Kurds

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sent a message to Syria’s Kurds, saying that Türkiye is the guarantee for their security, peace and well-being. This comes…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
Arab World Turkish defense minister meets Syrian defense, foreign and intelligence chiefs in Ankara (Turkish Defense Ministry on X)

Türkiye to Equip, Train Syrian Army Under New Defense Pact

Türkiye has pledged to support Syria in its fight against terrorism and to bolster its defense and security capabilities under a newly signed military…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
World Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Turkish Presidency)

Peace Inches Forward in Türkiye as Parliament Eyes Cautious PKK Integration

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday hailed a symbolic disarmament move by Kurdish militants as the beginning of a new chapter in the country’s…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)