Istanbul, Dec 18
Turkey has strengthened border infrastructure and measures to facilitate Syrians' return, the state-run Anadolu agency reported.
The Ministry of Trade has been carrying out necessary procedures and actions at the Yayladagi Border Gate with Syria in the Hatay province to ensure border security, efficiently manage passenger procedures, and effectively combat smuggling, news agency reported quoting Anadolu.
It said the gate's infrastructure has been reinforced and strengthened for passenger and cargo transit.
Additionally, extra personnel have been deployed to prevent congestion from those wishing to return to Syria.
Turkish authorities are also planning to open the gate to commercial vehicle traffic "in a short time" with the efforts of the relevant institutions, Anadolu added.