Türkiye and Syria Agree Naval Cooperation Roadmap After Latakia Visit
Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defence (MSB) said a delegation from the Turkish Naval Forces and ASFAT visited Latakia to help develop the capabilities of the Syrian Navy. According to the ministry, the two sides reached an understanding after on-site inspections and drew up a cooperation roadmap.
Who Was in the Delegation?
Reports say the delegation included Rear Admiral Erdinç Yetkin, commander of the Istanbul Shipyard; Rear Admiral Timur Yılmaz, head of Naval Forces Logistics; Rear Admiral Yücel Darcan, commander of Naval Training and Education; and ASFAT representatives.
What Was Discussed?
The visit covered ship maintenance, repair and modernisation, new ship construction, personnel and team training, and development of port infrastructure. The ministry said the work covers areas aimed at improving the technical and operational capacity of the Syrian Naval Forces Command.
The statement did not name the parties to the understanding, say whether a document was signed, or give details such as timelines or budgets.
Who Is ASFAT?
ASFAT is one of Türkiye’s defence companies active in shipbuilding and defence projects. Its experience in new construction and repair is at the centre of the topics raised in Latakia. For its other overseas ship projects, see our report on ASFAT’s offer of a second HİSAR-class corvette to Romania.
