Turkey summons US envoy over Syrian issue

IANS  |  Ankara 

The on Wednesday summoned Philip Kosnett, the charge d'affaires, over the current situation in Syria, a source in the ministry said.

The ministry On Tuesday also summoned the of and to protest the government's violations of de-escalation zone borders in Idlib, reported.

As agreed in talks by Turkey, and Iran, is currently deployed in Idlib to set up observation posts and monitor the implementation of de-escalation zones.

Speaking to reporters, Turkish accused of launching attacks on moderate opposition in Idlib, which "could damage the process of political resolution."

has repeatedly criticised over its support for the Syrian Kurdish People's Protection Units militia, which views as an extension of the outlawed

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First Published: Thu, January 11 2018. 03:44 IST