British News Agency

US Secretary of State Blinken stated that he met with Turkey’s Foreign Minister Fidan to discuss the situation in Syria and the importance of a Syria-led and Syria-owned transition.

Blinken noted that the meeting also addressed the need to protect the rights and freedoms of Syrians, including minority members, during this critical period.

A statement from the US Embassy in Ankara regarding the meeting emphasized that Blinken highlighted the importance of US-Turkey cooperation within the mission of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS in Syria.

The statement also noted that the ministers discussed recent developments in efforts to achieve a ceasefire agreement ensuring the release of all hostages in Gaza, and Blinken stressed the urgency of reaching an agreement.