Top Turkish, US diplomats discuss Syria, Gaza, Ukraine, Caucasus — source

The situation in Syria was the focus of a phone call between Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, a source in the Turkish foreign ministry told TASS, Report informs.

"Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on December 1. The call focused on the recent developments in Syria. Fidan said that Turkey is against any steps that would add to the instability in the region and in this context calls for easing tensions. He said that the political process between the regime and the opposition should be crowned by establishing peace and tranquility in Syria. He also stressed that Turkey will never tolerate any terrorist activities against itself and Syria’s civilian population," the source said.

According to the source, the two top diplomats also addressed issues relating to the situation in Ukraine, the South Caucasus, and the Gaza Strip. "Minister Fidan said that Israel must keep its promises to ensure a lasting ceasefire in Lebanon. He also called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and humanitarian aid deliveries to the region," the source added.