The Turkish defense minister says rapprochement and restoration of diplomatic relations between Ankara and Damascus is in the interest of both neighboring countries.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says Respect for the Arab nation’s sovereignty is ‘fundamental’ for reconciliation with neighboring Turkey.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad are expected to meet with each other for the first time after over 10 years at the Yayladagi-Kasab border gate.

Here are Press TV's news headlines at 10:00 GMT, July 25, 2024.

Putin and Assad meet in Moscow to discuss regional issues and bilateral ties.

President Bashar al-Assad says Syria is positive about any Turkey initiative.

Syrian Foreign Ministry says potential rapprochement and restoration of diplomatic relations between Damascus and Ankara depends on Turkey withdrawing its troops from the Arab nation’s territory.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has stressed his readiness to restore ties with Syria after over a decade of severed relations.

Bagheri Kani was in Syria on the second leg of his regional tour after visiting Lebanon.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad receives the first ambassador to be sent by the United Arab Emirates to Damascus in 13 years.