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Turkey to Provide Weapons and Support to Syria Under New Defense Agreement
Turkey will supply weapons and training to Syria to restructure its armed forces and counter Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, following months of negotiations, officials said.
- On Aug 13, Turkey and Syria inked a military cooperation memorandum, with Ankara agreeing to supply weapons systems, logistical tools, and training to Syria, according to sources.
- Impatient over a stalled March integration deal, the Turkish Defence Ministry source accused the SDF of failing to comply and threatening Syria’s territorial integrity.
- Turkey will share knowledge and experience to bolster Syria’s armed forces, covering military training, consultancy, and procurement of weapon systems and logistical materials, the Turkish Defence Ministry source said.
- The Turkish Defence Ministry source reiterated the SDF had not met any conditions of the March deal and accused it of undermining Syria’s political unity.
- As a NATO member, Turkey has long supported Syria’s interim government, which faces ongoing challenges after nearly 14 years of civil conflict.
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Turkey to provide weapons and support to Syria under new defence pact
Syria's interim government has faced mounting challenges in restoring order after nearly 14 years of civil war following the ouster of former President Bashar al-Assad by Islamist-led rebel forces in December.
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