The Turkish government reiterated its support for a centralised Syrian state on Thursday, vowing to back any steps taken by Damascus to safeguard its territorial integrity. Syria’s stability is directly linked to Türkiye’s security, and every step taken in this direction contributes to regional peace, the Turkish National Defence Ministry said. “Türkiye believes that Syria will achieve stability through a centralised governance model that safeguards the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, while preventing separatist elements from gaining ground,” said ministry officials in a weekly press briefing.
