(MENAFN- QNA) French President Francois Hollande has expressed support for the idea of creating a buffer zone between Turkey and Syria to ensure the safety of civilians, the president's office said in a statement Wednesday.
"The President of the Republic supports [Turkish] President [Recep Tayyip] Erdogan who proposed the idea of creating a buffer zone between Syria and Turkey for the reception and protection of displaced persons," the French presidential administration said in a communique.
During a telephone conversation, the two leaders noted the alarming situation in the north of Syria, especially in the city of Kobani. The French president stressed the importance of avoiding the slaughter of civilians.
Hollande and Erdogan also agreed on the need to support the so-called "moderate Syrian opposition" that opposes both the Islamic State militants and the regime of Bashar Assad.
Speaking about the situation in Iraq, they noted the importance of the full integration of the Sunni population and its representatives into the political life of the country.
On Tuesday, Erdogan suggested the establishment of a no-fly zone and a buffer zone in the area and said that airstrikes without a ground operation would not stop the advance of IS militants.
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