“We (Iran and Turkey) have the same views on important regional issues including fight against terrorism and extremism,” the president stated.
Dr.Rouhani underlined that only the Syrian people are entitled to the right to decide the fate and future of their country, and added, „Iran-Turkey cooperation on other regional issues, especially those related to neighbors‘ security which are among the two countries‘ common concerns, should develop as well.“
Iran and Turkey are both trying to return to the golden age of their relations after a period of recession in ties due to their differences on certain regional issues, especially over Syria.