Hakan Fidan is Turkey’s Minister of Foreign Affairs (appointed June 2023). He is a senior Turkish official and former long-time head of Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MİT, 2010–2023); his role is to direct Turkey’s foreign policy, represent Türkiye internationally, and lead the ministry on diplomatic, security, and bilateral issues.
As of early 2026 Syria remains a high humanitarian and security crisis: UN agencies estimate ~16–17 million people need assistance, millions are internally displaced or refugees, and active hostilities, localized clashes, displacement, and damaged services continue to drive urgent needs across the country.
U.S. and Turkish support for "peace and stability" in Syria typically includes diplomacy and political engagement, humanitarian aid and assistance to displaced civilians, security cooperation (counter‑terrorism, border security, limited military operations or patrols), and backing for negotiated or local ceasefires and de‑escalation efforts—often coordinated with partners and international organizations.
Tommy Pigott is the State Department’s Principal Deputy Spokesperson (since March 2025). In a readout, the phrase “The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott” means the brief statement is issued by and can be publicly credited to him as the source from the Department of State (i.e., it is an official readout attributed to that spokesperson).
No. The readout was a short statement noting the call and shared focus on supporting peace and stability in Syria and explicitly provided no details on concrete actions, timelines, or new agreements.
Yes. While both countries state an interest in Syrian stability, differences exist—Turkey prioritizes border security, countering Kurdish armed groups it sees as terrorists, and managing refugee flows; the U.S. emphasizes counter‑terrorism, stabilization, and humanitarian access and has different relationships with local actors. Those differing priorities can complicate coordination even where cooperation is possible.