Syrian leader meets Turkish president, discussing cooperation post-sanctions lift.

Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul, marking his first visit since the US and EU lifted sanctions on Syria. They discussed strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation in energy, defense, and transportation. Erdogan welcomed the lifting of sanctions and emphasized the importance of Syria's territorial integrity. The meeting also touched on opposing Israeli actions in Syria.