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Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as the leader of Türkiye, has maintained a long-standing political relationship with Syria, transitioning from a cooperative partnership before 2011 [1], [2] to a role focused on supporting stability in the country as of 2026 [3].

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Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org Amr Hamzawy · Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 2 facts
accountBefore 2011, Türkiye, led by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Justice and Development Party (AKP), maintained strong relations with regional neighbors, including a cooperative partnership with Syria and President Bashar al-Assad centered on a shared stance of 'resistance' to Israel.
accountBefore 2011, Türkiye, led by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Justice and Development Party (AKP), maintained strong relations with regional neighbors, including a cooperative partnership with Syria and President Bashar al-Assad centered on a shared stance of "resistance" to Israel.
After the War: Rethinking Regional Security in the Middle ... arab-reform.net Arab Reform Initiative 1 fact
accountIn February 2026, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that Ankara would continue supporting stability in Syria and work in cooperation with Saudi Arabia in that country.