Turkey: Syria summit in Ankara September 16

Event

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will host a summit for his Russian and Iranian counterparts in Ankara on Monday, September 16, to discuss the conflict in Syria. Heightened security measures, including checkpoints and increased security personnel, are to be expected in the days leading up to and following the summit. Associated disruptions, including road closures and increased traffic congestion, are also likely.

Advice

Individuals in or traveling to Ankara are advised to monitor the situation, anticipate a heightened security presence and transportation disruptions near the summit venue, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.