Turkey, Russia, Iran back Syria's territorial integrity

By Sena Guler</p> <p>ANKARA (AA) – Leaders of Turkey, Iran and Russia expressed Thursday firm stance against &quot;separatist agendas&quot; in Syria.</p> <p>“The presidents expressed their determination to stand against separatist agendas aimed at undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria as well as the national security of neighboring countries,” read a joint statement released following the trilateral summit on Syria.</p> <p>Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and Iran's Hassan Rouhani met in Russia's Black Sea resort of Sochi for the fourth time to discuss the situation in Syria.</p> <p>According to the statement the leaders also discussed the situation in northeastern Syria and “agreed to coordinate their activities to ensure security, safety and stability in this area including through existing agreements, while respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity&quot; of the war-torn country.</p> <p>On the U.S. decision to withdraw troops from Syria, the presidents said the move would strengthen stability and security in the region if Washington implemented the decision.