Turkey largely agreed with Russia on details of Idlib ceasefire

Ceasefire

Ankara, March 12, 2020 (Reuters/NAN) Turkish and Russian officials have largely reached an agreement on details of a ceasefire in Syria’s Idlib region during talks in Ankara.

Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said this on Thursday.

Earlier, Turkey and Russia agreed on the ceasefire meant to halt an escalation of violence in Idlib.

A Russian delegation arrived in Ankara to discuss the details including a security corridor and joint patrols on the key M4 highway.

State media quoted Akar as saying that talks with the Russians were still underway, and all Turkish forces in Idlib remained in place.

He said Turkey would continue its military offensive in Idlib if the ceasefire is violated, reiterating a warning by President Tayyip Erdogan. (Reuters/NAN)

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