The Turkish Ministry of Defense announces the start of training and consulting operations for Syrian forces
The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced on Thursday the commencement of training, consulting, and technical support programs for the Syrian Armed Forces, as part of a military cooperation agreement recently signed between the two countries.
The Turkish Ministry of Defense stated in its weekly statement that the restructuring of the Syrian army is witnessing tangible progress, noting that training and technical support activities are part of a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening Syria’s defense capabilities.
The statement explained that the ministry plans to conduct technical field visits to assess military needs on the ground and develop a joint roadmap for developing the Syrian forces’ defense infrastructure.
The Turkish Ministry of Defense emphasized that stability in Syria is a key element in achieving regional peace, emphasizing its support for the “one state, one army” principle in the context of ongoing military cooperation.
In this context, Syrian military delegations continue their visits to Turkish institutions, including a visit by the head of the Education Department at the Syrian Ministry of Defense to the Turkish National Defense University.
Training programs continue, implemented at the official request of the Syrian side.
The Turkish Ministry of Defense also indicated that specialized technical teams will conduct field visits to directly assess military needs, with the aim of formulating a joint action plan to develop Syria’s defense capabilities.
In a significant development, Ankara and Damascus signed a military cooperation agreement last week that includes supplying the Syrian army with weapons systems and logistical equipment, as well as training Syrian personnel on how to use these systems when needed.
A source in the Turkish Ministry of Defense reported that the agreement represents a first step toward a comprehensive military cooperation agreement between the two countries, following months of intensive negotiations that included meetings between the defense and foreign ministers and the heads of intelligence agencies in both Türkiye and Syria.
