Syrian Foreign Ministry says potential rapprochement and restoration of diplomatic relations between Damascus and Ankara depends on Turkey withdrawing its troops from the Arab nation’s territory.

The Turkish president has signaled potential rapprochement between Ankara and Damascus, suggesting a potential invitation to Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad.

Turkish and Syrian officials are likely to meet in the Iraqi capital Baghdad for potential rapprochement between Ankara and Damascus.

A senior Iranian diplomat says the Islamic Republic is making efforts for potential rapprochement between Turkey and Syria.

The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry says a road map has been outlined for negotiations between delegates from the Islamic Republic and Egypt on restoration of diplomatic ties.

A senior Egyptian official says Cairo and Tehran are expected to fully restore diplomatic ties and exchange respective ambassadors in the near future after more than four decades of estrangement.

Iraq's president has lauded the resumption of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia as a “positive step” that works to enhance security and stability in West Asia.