Her leader Syria Al Sara will visit Berlin. Recently the president of Germany The German Foreign Minister was found in Ankara in Damascus. What does intense mobility indicate?

Last Thursday, February 6, Syrian transitional president Ahmet al-Sara made his first official visit to Ankara. She was accompanied by his wife, Latif Al Sara, who made her first public appearance. Characteristic Turkey-Syria was that President Erdogan’s wife, Emine, was the first lady with whom the wife of the new Syrian leader was photographed. Like Emine Erdogan, Latif Al Sarah wore the Islamic headscarf. The symbolism of religious and cultural proximity is of great importance.

Syrian transitional leader al-Sarah had a long meeting with President Erdogan, who announced that he had opened a new page in Turkish-Syrian relations and that Turkey is ready to provide any support to Syria.

The visit to Ankara was the threshold from which the new leader must pass to reach Europe, where countries such as France and Germany want to promote quick initiatives to overturn the balances in the Middle East. It is noteworthy that before the Syrian leader, the President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier was in Ankara for just a few hours to discuss with the Turkish president on Syrian and Gaza issues.

Al Sarah in Berlin

Already last week, the Syrian leader was invited to Germany after a telephone conversation with Chancellor Olf Saltz. The German Chancellor and the Syrian president have agreed that there should be a participatory political process for all Syrian citizens, equal rights, fighting terrorism and security. Olf Saltz assured Al Sarah that Germany wants to support Syria’s rebuilding.

In an article analysis by the German Institute of SWP Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik, Turkish sociologist Yasar Aidin refers to the role that Turkey and Germany have to play against New Syria after the fall of the Assad regime.

“The German government should support Syria’s transformation into close cooperation with Turkey in order to ensure stabilization of the country and minimize the risk of escalating geopolitical rivalries,” the Turkish analyst argues.

Common interests of Turkey and Germany

Although recognizing its central role in the reorganization of Syria, Yasar Eidin believes that Turkey’s position is uncertain as, while seeking stability in the region, he is confronted with possible conflicts with forces such as Israel and Kurdish militias. “In this complex geopolitical environment, the question arises as to whether a new balance of power arises or if Syria sinks into prolonged chaos,” Eidin wonders. The Syrian government must proceed with the social, economic and political reorganization of the country.

“The economy is ruined, large parts of Syria have been destroyed and much of the population depends on humanitarian aid. In this context, diplomatic cooperation is becoming increasingly important, ”says the Turkish analyst. “Germany and Turkey have a common interest in stabilizing Syria and the region, both for geopolitical and humanitarian reasons,” he argues.

Yasar Aidin refers to the visit of German Foreign Minister Analena Berbok shortly after taking over the power by Hayat Tahrir al-Sam (HTS), first in Ankara and then to Damascus. Analena Berbok called for the disarmament of the Kurdish YPG and favored the maintenance of Syrian territorial integrity, while the German Foreign Ministry issued an eight -point peace plan for peace in Syria.

‘Amazing Synchronization’ Berlin and Ankara

“Announcements from Berlin and Ankara show amazing synchronization of content,” the Turkish analyst observes. “Berlin and Ankara have to work together despite the differences. Ankara and Berlin are fighting for a peaceful and smooth transition of power and want to participate in the reorganization and rebuilding of Syria.

They want to stop immigration and encourage refugees of the civil war to Syria to return safely. Common projects of humanitarian aid and reconstruction to reintegrate the repatriated will be an initial area of ​​cooperation, “the Turkish analyst said in his article. He even proposes the Geopolitical Union of Berlin and Ankara.

“Berlin and Ankara should be united in the area. Both states have an interest in repelring the Iranian hegemonic efforts, especially in Syria, and to secure a balanced position against China, which has recently confirmed its influence with its mediating efforts between Iran and Saudi Arabia. “

Aidin argues that Ankara and Berlin, along with the EU, could have an influence on the decline of Israel’s military operations and stabilizing the region. The fact that Turkey is against the autonomy of the Kurds could lead to a disagreement with Germany “however, this could be bridged by Berlin’s mediation between Ankara and the Syrian democratic forces under the leadership of the YPG. Berlin is already holding talks with YPG in coordination with Ankara. “

Settlement of armed conflict with PKK?

The Turkish analyst believes that Syria’s political stabilization through a reconciliation of interests between Ankara and the YPG in Syria would also open opportunities to settle Turkey’s armed conflict with the PKK.

“The benefits for Turkey would be obvious: renewed economic ties with Syria, dynamic growth in both countries and prospects for deeper regional economic integration. For Germany, there would be opportunities for a growth-oriented return policy and an improved image of the Arab-Muslim world, ”concludes Turkish analyst Yasar Aidin.