During a meeting in Ankara, Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the importance of ongoing efforts to prevent a resurgence of ISIS in Syria. Blinken highlighted the necessity of these efforts, acknowledging the collaborative work between the United States and Turkey to eliminate the territorial caliphate of ISIS over the years.
While the discussions between Blinken and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan focused on the shared goal of combating ISIS, there was no explicit mention of the recent clashes between Turkish-backed fighters and the Syrian Democratic Forces, a key ally in the fight against ISIS.
