Doha: Syrian Minister of Defense Major General Murhaf Abu Qasra and his Turkish counterpart, Yasar Guler, discussed recent developments in Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods in a phone call on Saturday: The two sides also discussed issues of common interest and emphasized the importance of continued cooperation and coordination to achieve Syrian unity and preserve its security and stability.

According to Qatar News Agency, the conversation between the defense ministers highlighted the ongoing situation in the specified neighborhoods of Aleppo. The discussions underscored the necessity for collaboration between Syria and Turkey to maintain the territorial integrity of Syria and ensure the safety and stability of the region.