NTV: Erdogan hails Syrian-Turkish relations

Turkish Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan described his country's relations with Syria as "very good and positive." In an interview given Tuesday to Turkish TV 'NTV', Erdogan underlined his country's support to President Bashar al-Assad's policy in the reform and development process in Syria in all walks of life.

He also stressed that reform process should emerge from nations' interests and free will. He underscored the necessity for solving the pending issues between Syria and the U.S. through direct dialogue.