Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visited Damascus to urge Kurdish-led forces to integrate into Syria's army, emphasizing the importance of unity for the country's stability. The visit comes as the deadline approaches for implementing a deal that would see Kurdish civil and military institutions merged into the Syrian government. Despite international pressure, differences remain over the terms of integration, with ongoing negotiations between Damascus and Kurdish representatives. The talks also addressed regional security, relations with Israel, and efforts to prevent a resurgence of the Islamic State group in Syria.