"Bashar Al Assad's Turkish diplomacy
By Marwan Al Kabalan Special to Gulf News
Published: September 17, 2009, 22:45
On Wednesday, Syrian President Bashar Al Assad paid his second visit to Turkey this year. The trip signalled efforts from both sides to improve relations between two neighbours facing different sets of challenges. This diplomacy came amidst rising tensions between Syria and Iraq because, following last month's massive explosions in Baghdad, the Nouri Al Maliki government had accused Damascus of harbouring terrorists and demanded the extradition of former Baathists living in Syria."
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