...the occupiers of Greek Asia Minor...and Syria ruled out, in separate statements, the possibility of any political normalization between the two countries for the time being. However,
nothing needs reforming like other people's bad habits...
Turkey has another option that could bore fruits; the economic normalization.
This follows the applause by Russia’s Foreign Ministry that it supports holding a meeting between the foreign ministers of the two countries, and expressed readiness to render help to host it if necessary.
In a statement made to
Kalin said Turkey’s position towards Syria is clear that the Astana format process and the Constitutional Committee [talks] continue.
On September 24, Mekdad denied the existence of any negotiations with Turkey.
Mekdad said, in a press statement to the Russian Sputnik, "There are no negotiations, there are no contacts, there is nothing at least on the level of foreign ministers."
On the sidelines of the United Nations
...aka the Oyster Bay Chowder and Marching Society...
General Assembly 77th session recently wrapped up in New York, Mekdad told Sputnik "Syria supports the Astana process. Why? Because it is the only viable format in which real results have been achieved. Many achievements have been made possible through the Astana process."
Mekdad called on Ankara to take its commitments made within the Astana format more seriously, "This is the only problem we face."