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[00:00:02] decades to come
[00:00:17] and is moving in this
[00:00:29] between different actors and the complexity
[00:00:33] stability in
[00:00:36] project currently presented
[00:00:39] Welcome, viewers, to a
[00:00:40] has a significant social aspect that is interacting today in new episode of Syria Today,
[00:00:43] in which we discuss the most important issues on the local level. We begin
[00:00:46] our first hour by discussing the visit of Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani
[00:00:50] to Ankara and his meeting with
[00:00:53] his Turkish counterpart and with the head of the intelligence service, Ibrahim
[00:00:56] Kalin. We will discuss the discussions between them.
[00:01:00] On the path of integrating the SDF into the state. As for
[00:01:04] in this Muhammad Zakwan Kouka, a researcher in our second topic in the first hour, we will discuss the messages that the
[00:01:07] sheikhs and people of Jarmana wanted to convey through the statement
[00:01:11] they issued and their affirmation that
[00:01:15] And the existence of this type
[00:01:15] their destination is Damascus. In the second hour,
[00:01:18] viewers, and in the first topic, we will discuss the implications of the announcement
[00:01:21] by the General Organization for Cereals of achieving self-sufficiency in
[00:01:25] two days from wheat in the country for the first time in
[00:01:28] many years. As for our last topic,
[00:01:32] that this we will discuss the impact of the government's endeavor to privatize
[00:01:35] sports clubs and the repercussions of that on
[00:01:38] clubs and on sports in Syria in general.
[00:01:45] the SDF retreated from
[00:01:47] territories and even not only from
[00:02:00] were from the Syrian
[00:02:01] people. I mean, this sacrifice
[00:02:08] and I specifically mention Lebanon
[00:02:11] by Professor Abbas Sharifa, a researcher in
[00:02:20] Al-Shaibani announced, during a press conference with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in
[00:02:24] Ankara, the establishment of a high-level strategic coordination
[00:02:27] mechanism between... and Turkey through
[00:02:31] the formation of the Supreme Coordination Council between the two countries,
[00:02:36] the circumstances? How was this which is concerned with all common issues in all fields. We have achieved with
[00:02:39] our brothers in Turkey exceptional achievements during a
[00:02:43] short period, and to sustain this rapid path,
[00:02:47] and institutions, dealing with we discussed today the transition of the partnership
[00:02:48] this towards a solid institutional
[00:02:51] structure through the establishment
[00:02:53] forms of partnership. There is nothing wrong with of a coordination mechanism, a high strategic coordination mechanism,
[00:02:59] the participation of Kurds in merged with which will transform our political agreements into clear work plans and effective projects on
[00:03:01] the ground and ensure the preservation of our gains away from the fluctuations of
[00:03:05] the region
[00:03:08] to be crowned by the announcement of the Supreme Coordination Council between the two countries,
[00:03:12] which will deal with all common issues and in various
[00:03:15] fields. Al-Shaibani stressed that stability
[00:03:18] and continuous success in combating
[00:03:22] And of course, on terrorism constitute the cornerstone how does Turkey view this of the Syrian-Turkish partnership, affirming that
[00:03:25] the Syrian state's decision to extend its authority over all
[00:03:28] its territories ensures the security of the common borders.
[00:03:31] He also stressed that the state is working to
[00:03:35] sufficiently clear yet, and also from monopolize weapons
[00:03:36] are likely in its hands, as a unified Syria free of terrorism
[00:03:40] and militias constitutes the strongest wall to protect
[00:03:43] the common borders free of terrorism and militias constitutes
[00:03:46] the strongest wall to protect the common borders.
[00:03:49] Here, we are coordinating our steps with friends in Ankara
[00:03:52] to ensure the success of this, the success of this
[00:03:55] path in response
[00:03:57] there to be stability in to our common national interests. This Syrian achievement
[00:04:00] in monopolizing weapons in the hands of state institutions presents
[00:04:03] a realistic model that heralds
[00:04:06] sometimes does not a new phase in
[00:04:08] align with our regional neighborhood, as the region is clearly moving towards establishing a single basis
[00:04:11] for stability, the cornerstone of which is ending any armed
[00:04:14] formations outside the legitimate
[00:04:17] the picture. framework. Here, we agreed to support the endeavors and steps led
[00:04:20] by our brothers in Iraq and Lebanon to strengthen the sovereignty
[00:04:24] of their states and monopolize weapons in their national institutions,
[00:04:27] which will end any destabilization or unrest
[00:04:30] for stability in the region. In turn, Turkish Foreign Minister
[00:04:34] Kalin Fidan said, regarding the SDF, that the completion
[00:04:38] of the ongoing integration process in Syria without
[00:04:41] a kind of interruption maintains advantages to all its components, including its importance and priority
[00:04:45] for the country.
[00:04:49] Zakwan Koka, a researcher in We emphasize more that the integration phase in Syria
[00:04:51] must be completed urgently without being
[00:04:55] subjected to any
[00:05:04] level, and even at
[00:05:12] Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani with the head of the Turkish intelligence service Ibrahim
[00:05:16] Kalin, where they discussed several issues, most notably the
[00:05:20] process of integrating the SDF in Syria, in addition to ways
[00:05:23] to enhance cooperation in the field of combating terrorism. The Anadolu
[00:05:27] Agency quoted security sources as saying that the meeting
[00:05:30] also touched upon the steps taken
[00:05:33] to complete the integration of the SDF. In the security context, both
[00:05:37] sides affirmed that the Syrian government continues its operations
[00:05:40] to combat ISIS within the framework of efforts aimed at establishing
[00:05:45] the country. The meeting also discussed Turkish-Syrian
[00:05:48] relations and areas of joint cooperation, relations with
[00:05:52] neighboring countries and regional stability, in addition to
[00:05:56] developments in Lebanon and Syrian-Lebanese relations.
[00:05:58] لبنانيه
[00:06:00] So,
[00:06:07] viewers, to discuss this topic, we are joined by Dr. Yasin Aktay, the Turkish
[00:06:10] academic and politician, our guest from Ankara. We also have with us Professor
[00:06:25] we want to delve a little deeper,
[00:06:28] do you think there is any connection in
[00:06:32] its timing, after
[00:06:37] the meeting between President al-Sharaa and Mazloum Abdi, and before that
[00:06:41] the visit? We also know
[00:06:44] issue has its repercussions inside Turkey during this
[00:06:57] truth is, today, the context is clear
[00:07:01] for this visit that Mr. Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani
[00:07:05] made today to Turkey,
[00:07:08] where he met with both the Foreign
[00:07:11] Minister and the head of Turkish intelligence.
[00:07:14] The relations between Syria and Turkey are extended relations that go back to before
[00:07:18] the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, and they are intertwined in many
[00:07:22] files. Turkey still views
[00:07:25] Syria as a matter of
[00:07:29] its southern and southeastern borders.
[00:07:32] Turkey sees itself as concerned
[00:07:35] with many files, including the file
[00:07:38] of integrating the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)
[00:07:42] and the self-administration into Syrian state institutions.
[00:07:45] However, the difference is that Turkey was,
[00:07:49] before the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime and before
[00:07:52] the formation of the Syrian government after the victory of the revolution
[00:07:55] and reaching the current form of governance
[00:08:00] threat directly and through its security and
[00:08:04] military agencies directly. Today, there is a clear
[00:08:07] institutional partner represented
[00:08:10] by the Syrian Ministry of Defense,
[00:08:13] represented by the Ministry of Interior, the Internal Security Forces
[00:08:16] and the Syrian Intelligence Service, and also represented generally by the Syrian
[00:08:20] State institutions. The relationship is built
[00:08:23] on cooperation and on respecting
[00:08:26] the sovereignty of both parties.
[00:08:29] And Syria also appreciates that there are great
[00:08:33] common interests with Turkey, and there is an overlap in many files, including
[00:08:36] ضمنها
[00:08:39] the relationship between Syria and Turkey is
[00:08:42] it transcends cooperation and reaches in many cases to
[00:09:00] Turkey's relationship with Syria is an institutional relationship,
[00:09:04] a state-to-state relationship, and an equal relationship in one way or another. But regarding
[00:09:07] the SDF specifically, and the agreement that was built,
[00:09:11] Syria was not the only party in that. There was another essential party,
[00:09:14] which is the United States of America, which
[00:09:20] the Turkish side in its approach to this
[00:09:23] file.
[00:09:26] The truth is that
[00:09:29] it is not a condition for the progress of the file that there be complete
[00:09:33] agreement between the positions of all parties
[00:09:37] in any file. However, there must be a preliminary
[00:09:40] agreement, if I may say so, and there is agreement between all
[00:09:43] parties on the integration process. There may
[00:09:46] be a difference of opinions between the American side, which was
[00:09:50] clearly and directly supporting the SDF and the self-administration, and the Turkish side, which sees
[00:09:53] it as a threat to its national security. And here comes the role
[00:09:57] of the Syrian government, in fact, and it was a clear and prominent
[00:10:00] role in resolving these knots and unraveling them and reaching
[00:10:04] integration mechanisms that truly serve the national
[00:10:09] on the ground, generally, which are
[00:10:12] the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Ultimately, no
[00:10:16] matter what the interests of international and regional parties
[00:10:20] are, those who are on the ground and who will live on this
[00:10:23] Syrian land for
[00:10:27] are the Syrians in the Syrian
[00:10:30] Jazeera region. Therefore,
[00:10:33] the Syrian government prioritizes this matter
[00:10:36] and tries to balance the relations of regional
[00:10:39] and international friends and partners
[00:10:42] direction. In fact, if we delve deeply
[00:10:46] into this file, we see that it is more complex than a simple integration
[00:10:50] process and the joining of individuals. We are talking about addressing
[00:10:52] several issues.
[00:10:58] The last six months have proven that it is a difficult
[00:11:01] and complex path, and it also
[00:11:05] Al-Hasakah. All these matters
[00:11:22] today in Syria, how can we understand how
[00:11:25] Turkey today prioritizes
[00:11:29] country with its new leadership?
[00:11:33] In this new town, the first thing, of course, after
[00:11:37] 14 years of
[00:11:40] displacement from Syria. Syria
[00:11:43] was, I mean, Turkey hosted
[00:11:45] almost
[00:11:49] a large percentage of the Syrian people, and now many of
[00:11:52] them are returning to their country. And regarding, of course, the priorities,
[00:11:56] there is no doubt that Turkey-Syria is not
[00:12:00] just a state. I mean, the relationship between Syria and Turkey is not
[00:12:03] a state-to-state relationship, but rather a people-to-people
[00:12:06] relationship. And now the construction
[00:12:09] and building of a new Syria is
[00:12:12] one of Turkey's most important priorities. First
[00:12:15] of all, Syria should be stable and its territories should be
[00:12:19] united. The unity of the homeland in
[00:12:22] Syria, that there should be no
[00:12:25] entity outside the control
[00:12:29] of the regime, the control of any interest group, especially
[00:12:32] since this poses a threat to Syria and forms
[00:12:35] not only to Turkey. I mean, the formation
[00:12:38] of any interest group without
[00:12:42] the government poses a danger to
[00:12:45] the unity
[00:12:47] of
[00:12:50] the Syrian state. And this poses a threat
[00:12:54] to Turkey.
[00:12:56] It seems that relations now, in these new developments
[00:13:00] that happened in the last days and in the last months, I mean, after
[00:13:03] the operation happened in Deir al-Zour,
[00:13:07] after the east of the Euphrates,
[00:13:11] and the SDF withdrew, they withdrew to a small
[00:13:14] place.
[00:13:17] This
[00:13:21] the Syrian regime. This was a development that Turkey
[00:13:29] was supporting and still supports. It is not important for Turkey that Syria be in
[00:13:32] this
[00:13:36] great predicament or in tension
[00:13:40] between the Syrian brothers. Dr. Yassin,
[00:13:45] agreement from the perspective of its national security,
[00:13:49] including the military aspect,
[00:13:53] meaning the military integration process within the Syrian
[00:13:56] army, which is not
[00:14:00] the administrative side, which it seems the SDF has also taken
[00:14:03] significant
[00:14:04] advantages in?
[00:14:08] Of course, the advantages, of course,
[00:14:11] this is to a certain extent,
[00:14:15] it is a matter within
[00:14:18] Syria. I mean, Syria is an independent state and a sovereign
[00:14:22] state, and it will decide, but
[00:14:25] Turkey will definitely be in the picture
[00:14:28] as a confident neighbor.
[00:14:31] We want the relations between Turkey and Syria
[00:14:35] to be with all its components. Kurds are not enemies of Turkey. I mean,
[00:14:38] we must put this in
[00:14:42] Kurds are not enemies and are not adversaries of Turkey.
[00:14:45] Rather, they are part of Turkey as well.
[00:14:49] I mean, part of Turkey. And in Turkey now, thank
[00:14:53] God, I mean, we have affirmed that Turkey is
[00:14:56] now a unified and stable state
[00:14:59] that gives all rights
[00:15:02] and all
[00:15:05] Kurds, Turks, and Arabs in Turkey. There is a large
[00:15:09] part of Arabs, as you know, and
[00:15:12] they are all equal. I mean, the idea of citizenship must be
[00:15:16] more studied and more rooted
[00:15:22] of citizenship comes
[00:15:26] with the arrangement of the system, of course, and we believe, God willing, that the Syrian
[00:15:30] state gives great hope that it is at the beginning
[00:15:33] of establishing the nation and establishing the state, and that
[00:15:36] all of Syria will be one nation
[00:15:39] and will give all advantages to all
[00:15:43] its citizens without privilege and without
[00:15:45] discrimination, based on the principle of citizenship. Dr. Yassin, there is
[00:15:49] even President Ahmed Al-Sharaa's comment in his last
[00:15:53] interview that there is slowness in the integration process, and perhaps
[00:15:56] the Turkish side also notices this in one way or another. Do you
[00:16:00] think that the SDF might be deliberately
[00:16:03] slow in this area to see
[00:16:06] the outcome of the issue in Turkey?
[00:16:10] The
[00:16:14] in parliament regarding the disarmament of the PKK,
[00:16:17] yes. Now, of course, there is a process in Turkey that
[00:16:20] is ongoing and that began before the liberation of Syria. I mean,
[00:16:24] this process began almost a year before the liberation
[00:16:27] of Syria, and when the liberation of Syria came,
[00:16:31] I mean, this facilitated the entire
[00:16:34] process, and we thank
[00:16:41] those within it who help solve the problem in
[00:16:44] Turkey as well. I mean, these two processes in
[00:16:47] Syria and Turkey help each
[00:16:51] other. The slowness that Mr. Ahmed Al-Sharaa
[00:16:55] talked about, I mean,
[00:16:58] this is something that seems to
[00:17:01] be based on some observations
[00:17:04] and some observations, and
[00:17:07] it also has almost the same observations, and I
[00:17:11] think this is from the perspective of social
[00:17:13] and political sciences, this is natural.
[00:17:16] I appreciate
[00:17:19] every time
[00:17:24] territories, but also from the authority that
[00:17:27] was given to them, presented to them by
[00:17:31] America. But
[00:17:33] the victims
[00:17:39] was not a sacrifice of
[00:17:42] large territories that were surrounding Deir ez-Zor and eastern Euphrates.
[00:17:45] All of it without, for example, there are no
[00:17:48] Kurds in these territories.
[00:17:50] Kurds are a minority, nothing in this
[00:17:54] region except in Hasakah and some areas.
[00:17:57] I mean, we must appreciate, and the Syrian regime, I think,
[00:18:00] the philosophy of the Syrian regime now is
[00:18:04] very much in agreement to give
[00:18:07] rights to everyone, to Kurds and Arabs,
[00:18:11] and to reassure them that
[00:18:14] this state will not be like it was before during the
[00:18:18] Bashar regime's days.
[00:18:21] Do you think that the form of the agreement can be described as
[00:18:25] a form of political partnership?
[00:18:26] A
[00:18:31] political partnership, and there is nothing wrong with
[00:18:36] the system. And also, as
[00:18:39] we see, the Syrian regime is also open to this.
[00:18:43] I mean, Mr. Ahmed Al-Sharaa,
[00:18:52] the SDF. The SDF, of course.
[00:18:55] The SDF must know that the SDF does not have
[00:18:59] autonomy. Autonomy is a dangerous
[00:19:03] thing. They
[00:19:05] demand some privileges for themselves. The maximum
[00:19:09] privileges that
[00:19:13] and possible to be given to them have been
[00:19:17] given. And they must be content with this. If
[00:19:21] they are not content with this, it will be a problem for
[00:19:31] accept this.
[00:19:35] It will not accept, sorry, Dr. Yassin.
[00:19:42] If they announce something as if they are
[00:19:46] an entity with self-administration or
[00:19:49] an administration. What was not expected before the agreement was
[00:19:52] to divide Syria. This is what
[00:19:55] Turkey will not be
[00:19:58] happy with, the division of Syria, never.
[00:20:02] Professor Muhammad Zakwan, I would like to go with you briefly to what
[00:20:05] was announced regarding the mechanism for high strategic coordination. This is how
[00:20:09] Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani
[00:20:12] named it. What will it include? Are we talking about political coordination or
[00:20:16] economic coordination, or will it include all of that, even
[00:20:20] perhaps logistical
[00:20:21] and military matters?
[00:20:24] Of course, I mean, when we talk about a mechanism under the name
[00:20:28] of a supreme coordination council, then we are talking about, I mean,
[00:20:32] a council in which many
[00:20:35] the political level, and the coordination of political
[00:20:39] positions, whether at the economic
[00:20:41] the security, service, and logistical
[00:20:44] levels. As we mentioned, the commonalities
[00:20:48] between Syrians and Turks are great commonalities
[00:20:51] and in several sectors, fields, and various
[00:20:55] files. Today, we cannot separate
[00:20:58] the political from the economic from the security. All these files are intertwined.
[00:21:02] We were talking a moment ago about the integration file,
[00:21:05] and we saw that the file will take us further to perhaps
[00:21:08] Syria's relationship with its regional environment
[00:21:12] and how to maintain the current balance, which is a rare
[00:21:15] case in the history of the region,
[00:21:19] of this balance existing in Syria today, and what
[00:21:22] it can achieve in terms of benefits related
[00:21:26] to, I mean, energy transit corridors and oil pipeline
[00:21:29] lines, which, although still in the realm of future
[00:21:33] visions, are being discussed seriously to a great
[00:21:36] extent. Therefore, all these files
[00:21:40] are files that have become strategic, concerned with by
[00:21:43] the countries of the region, significantly, and the specificity of the Turkish-Syrian
[00:21:47] relationship has
[00:21:49] led us to the necessity of having
[00:21:52] coordination at this level. There are officials from both
[00:21:56] sides on this coordination table who represent
[00:22:00] various institutions of the two countries.
[00:22:05] of institutional coordination also strengthens
[00:22:08] the sustainability of proposed projects, strengthens the sustainability
[00:22:11] of paths, and ensures their building on
[00:22:15] a correct foundation so that it achieves
[00:22:18] the interests of both parties
[00:22:29] point related to the American role
[00:22:33] in Syria. I mean, perhaps this period is characterized
[00:22:36] by the American role not being broader in
[00:22:39] Syria.
[00:22:41] I mean, or it is now broader in Syria than ever before,
[00:22:45] whether in relation to the SDF, and now the agreement has been concluded, but also
[00:22:49] in relation to the vision of
[00:22:52] the Syrian role in the Middle East and with neighbors,
[00:22:58] here, especially since this issue was raised today with the Turkish side.
[00:23:01] How does Turkey
[00:23:04] today in the region? Where
[00:23:07] can it go, and is it open to what is rumored about a Syrian
[00:23:10] role in Lebanon, whether politically or militarily?
[00:23:14] Yes, as we indicated, this
[00:23:17] role of Syria in Lebanon was
[00:23:20] desired by Trump for Syria
[00:23:24] to intervene and play a role on behalf of Israel and on behalf
[00:23:28] of the Zionist entity. However, this was empty talk, as
[00:23:31] we learned, and it had no real
[00:23:35] data or it was not based on
[00:23:38] any reality or truth. In fact,
[00:23:41] Ahmed Al-Shara responded to it,
[00:23:44] saying that we have no ambitions to interfere in
[00:23:48] Lebanon. And this
[00:23:52] aligns with the reality that Syria's
[00:23:55] importance and priority is to
[00:23:59] focus on rebuilding
[00:24:02] Syria, because Syria's problems are enough for it,
[00:24:05] and it should not interfere in
[00:24:08] Lebanon's affairs,
[00:24:10] unless there is a threat
[00:24:14] from Lebanon, of course, and now this is not
[00:24:18] likely.
[00:24:21] Our vision as Turkey and Syria, I even believe
[00:24:25] Syria also shares this vision.
[00:24:27] The vision in the Middle East, in the entire
[00:24:31] Middle East and region, the most important and best
[00:24:34] thing is for all neighbors to be
[00:24:37] in peace with each other, as was
[00:24:40] the vision in Turkey, zero problems with
[00:24:44] each other, for
[00:24:47] the region. But nevertheless,
[00:24:50] this is our vision and hope for this, not to intervene
[00:24:54] in each other's affairs, and not to pose
[00:24:57] a threat to each other, but
[00:25:01] to help and support to achieve peace and achieve
[00:25:04] stability in our regions. And I believe Syria's
[00:25:08] role will be a very wise role,
[00:25:12] and as it gives us
[00:25:16] all the data and all the indications
[00:25:19] that Mr. Ahmed Al-Shara is
[00:25:21] very much for this policy,
[00:25:25] he gives importance and willingness.
[00:26:08] Welcome back, viewers. Syria TV correspondent reported
[00:26:12] casualties and injuries as a result of an explosive device
[00:26:15] detonating inside a passenger minibus in the city of Jaramanah
[00:26:19] in rural Damascus. Our correspondent clarified that the explosion occurred
[00:26:22] near Al-Rawdah intersection, noting that public
[00:26:25] security cordoned off the road and the concerned authorities are working
[00:26:29] to secure the area, while ambulance vehicles transport the injured.
[00:28:08] So, viewers, to talk more about this tragic incident, we are joined
[00:28:14] political affairs, our guest from Aleppo. And we also have with us Dr. Adham Masoud
[00:28:17] Al-Qaq, the academic
[00:28:27] the statement issued in Jarmana today,
[00:28:29] but it seems that this explosion
[00:28:32] followed it.
[00:28:35] Do you have any information about
[00:28:38] day in Jarmana, and what are
[00:28:42] the circumstances of the explosion? And I know you are also
[00:28:56] Jarmana and the explosion that
[00:29:14] as was written in all news agencies currently, there was
[00:29:17] an explosion. A micro-service, I mean, a small one, on
[00:29:21] the Jarmana line.
[00:29:24] the main street, in front of Al-Rawda
[00:29:27] Street, which is a vital area and has
[00:29:31] a high density. Up to
[00:29:34] now, there have been transfers to hospitals.
[00:29:36] And there are no deaths so far, as I understand. There
[00:29:40] are injuries. And the explosion is large,
[00:29:43] and it is, of course, most likely, an explosive
[00:29:47] device that exploded. I mean, sometimes,
[00:29:51] I mean, there are possibilities, for example, they say that it was discovered
[00:29:54] moments before it exploded, or something like that.
[00:29:58] This issue has not been confirmed yet, but
[00:30:01] I mean, we must know,
[00:30:05] I mean, the facts
[00:30:14] enemies of Syria's unity
[00:30:17] and enemies of, I mean, civil peace and common
[00:30:20] coexistence that everyone seeks, especially
[00:30:24] since Jarmana, with its religious entities
[00:30:27] and its civil activities and its intellectuals,
[00:30:31] and everyone
[00:30:38] from all sects, I mean, there is a huge diversity. We notice,
[00:30:41] of course, that there is
[00:30:43] cooperation and solidarity towards
[00:30:47] building Jarmana under