In a telephone conversation on Thursday night, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan discussed the latest developments in Syria as well as the relations between Tehran and Ankara. Araqchi reiterated Iran’s policy of support for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Turkey has announced its readiness to assist the new Syrian administration in managing Islamic State camps. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized support following talks with Syrian counterpart Asaad Hassan al-Shibani,

Turkey's top diplomat on Friday ruled out a role for French troops in Syria, saying it was only negotiating with the United States which has sought to head off Turkish military action against Kurdish fighters there.

Turkey has emerged as one of the most influential power brokers in Syria after rebels toppled Bashar al-Assad last month, ending his family's brutal five-decade rule. NATO member Turkey is now in a position to influence its neighbour's future diplomatically,