The "Ankara Declaration" issued at the conclusion of the 13th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Turkic States, on Friday, confirmed support for the unity of Syria, its territorial integrity, and security, as well as contributing to its reconstruction efforts.
The Turkish "Anadolu" Agency reported that the declaration emphasized the importance of preserving Syria's unity and territorial integrity, supporting its security and stability, and its reconstruction.
Call to end the war on Gaza
Regarding the Gaza Strip, the declaration confirmed the necessity of the full implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 of 2025, and the comprehensive plan aimed at ending the war and addressing humanitarian conditions in the sector.
The declaration stressed the necessity of reaching a just and comprehensive solution based on the implementation of the two-state solution, in accordance with relevant United Nations resolutions.
Enhancing cooperation among Turkic states
In the context of strengthening relations between member states, the declaration called for the development of the Turkic States Organization and the transformation of solidarity among its countries into sustainable strategic cooperation, through expanding political and security coordination and enhancing economic and cultural integration.
The declaration also emphasized the importance of strengthening security consultations and cooperation in the field of defense industries, and accelerating work on the memorandum of understanding related to consultations on establishing a Cybersecurity Council.
Economic cooperation and hosting the next summit
In the economic field, the declaration welcomed the growth in intra-organizational trade volume among member states, calling for the continuation of negotiations on facilitating services and investments, simplifying customs procedures, removing technical barriers, and reducing trade costs.
The declaration noted that Uzbekistan will host the 14th Summit of the Organization in 2027, welcoming Kyrgyzstan's offer to host the informal summit in the same year, while Turkey holds the rotating presidency of the Organization until the next summit.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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