US Defense Minister Lloyd Austin discussed the situation in Syria during a telephone conversation with Turkish National Defense Minister Yasar Güler, the Pentagon press service reported.
The release said that Austin and Guler "discussed the importance of creating the conditions for a more secure and stable Syria." - written in the message.
Since the end of November, Syrian anti-government forces have occupied several major cities of the country. On December 8, opposition representatives entered Damascus and announced on state television that they had established control over the country. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family received asylum in Moscow.
A transitional government has been established in Syria, which is led by Muhammad al-Bashir. he headed the so-called Salvation Government in Idlib province.
