Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced plans to visit Syria in the near future, pledging that Türkiye will continue supporting Syria's stability while signaling a stronger emphasis on relations with Kurdish communities across the region.

Speaking in an interview with Al Jazeera, Erdoğan said Türkiye would not leave Syria alone and would take steps to support the country's stability.

“I will visit Syria in the near future. Syria will not be left alone, and we will do everything in our power to support its stability,” Erdoğan said.

He also said Türkiye would continue strengthening its relations with Kurds across the region and protecting their rights, adding that Syrian Kurds would have a share in peace and stability.

The remarks come at a significant moment for Syria, where efforts to consolidate the post-Assad political order remain closely linked to questions surrounding Kurdish political and security arrangements.

Erdoğan's comments represent a notable emphasis on Kurdish rights and regional cooperation. He said Türkiye would continue developing relations with Kurdish communities while protecting their rights in different countries across the region.

His remarks come shortly after the Turkish parliament approved legislation supporting the ongoing process aimed at ending the decades-long conflict with the PKK. The legislation provides a legal framework for disarmament and reintegration, although its implementation is conditional on the completion of the disarmament process.

The developments in Türkiye are also closely connected to the wider Syrian question, particularly the future of Kurdish-led forces and their integration into Syria's state institutions.

Ankara has increasingly positioned itself as a key regional actor in Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government in December 2024.

Türkiye has maintained close relations with Syria's new leadership and has repeatedly expressed support for the country's territorial integrity and political stability. Erdoğan's planned visit would further underline Ankara's interest in deepening ties with Damascus.

The Turkish president's latest remarks indicate that Ankara sees Syria's stability as closely connected to regional security and to the resolution of outstanding issues involving Kurdish communities.

Türkiye has previously rejected the establishment of what it considers a separatist entity along its southern border while simultaneously stressing the importance of equal rights for Syria's population.

The announcement of Erdoğan's Syria visit comes as Damascus works to strengthen its international relationships and redefine its position in the region.

Syria has recently reached an agreement with Russia concerning the future of the Russian military presence at the Hmeimim and Tartous facilities, while continuing to expand diplomatic engagement with Türkiye, Arab states and Western countries.

Against this backdrop, Erdoğan's planned visit could become an important step in shaping the next phase of Türkiye-Syria relations, particularly on security, reconstruction, economic cooperation and the status of Syria's Kurdish population.

Erdoğan's message was clear: Ankara intends to remain deeply engaged in Syria, support its stability and pursue closer relations with Kurdish communities while seeking a broader regional framework based on peace and cooperation. (ILKHA)