A recent conversation between top US Air Force General and his Turkish counterpart highlighted discussions on the evolving security situation in Syria. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., engaged in a phone call with Chief of the Turkish General Staff Gen. Metin Gürak to address the commitment to defense cooperation and efforts towards promoting peace and stability in the region.
The dialogue emphasized the importance of communication and partner cooperation to ensure a peaceful transition in Syria. This exchange of views occurred amidst reports of attacks on a US partner in Syria by Turkey-backed forces, following the fall of the Assad regime.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin affirmed the US's ongoing collaboration with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a key ally in Syria. The SDF, predominantly composed of Kurdish fighters from a group designated as a terrorist organization by Turkey, has been a crucial partner in the region.
Austin expressed confidence in maintaining a positive relationship with the SDF moving forward, underscoring the significance of their alliance. The US's commitment to working with the SDF underscores its strategic objectives in the region and its support for partners aligned with shared goals.
