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ISTANBUL — Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he could never rule out dialogue and diplomacy with neighboring Syria, which has invaded several times in recent years, according to a transcript of his comments to reporters. .
When asked about possible negotiations with Damascus, he appeared softer than his previous comments, saying that diplomacy between states could never be completely cut off.Erdoğan The president also said that "further action must be taken against Syria."
Ankara supports opposition in Syrian civil war. Damascus accuses Turkey of supporting "terrorist" groups in Syria.
Erdogan earlier this year promised another military operation in northern Syria. Since 2016, Turkey has helped its Syrian allies seize hundreds of kilometers of land, mostly targeting Kurdish YPG militias considered a terrorist organization, pushing about 30 kilometers into the country. . (Reporting by Ezgi Erkoyun; Written by Jonathan Spicer; Edited by Ali Kucukgocmen)
