Assad: Syria prepared to co-operate with Turkey to bring stability to the area

Syria is prepared to continue to co-operate with Turkey, the mediator in contact with Israel, said Syrian President Bashar Assad Saturday. According to reported Syria's official news agency SANA, Assad said that "Syria is prepared to continue to co-operate with Turkey in every way that will bring security and stability to the area." The comments came during a Damascus meeting between the Syrian president and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.