The new administration in Syria should be given a chance to govern following their constructive messages, and Turkey stands ready to provide military training if such help is requested, Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler said.

Turkey has offered to give military training to the Islamist-led rebels governing Syria, as Ankara appears to be positioning itself to take a major role in the country’s future.

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Defence Minister Yaşar Güler has expressed Turkey's readiness to offer military support to the new Syrian leadership, a statement from his ministry said on Sunday. Turkey, a member of NATO, had agreements with several other countries on military training and other assistance and would offer this to Syria if requested,