Turkey and Syria have a common interest in becoming friends. Just as the rapprochement seen between Ankara and Athens, a softening of relations between Ankara and Damascus is inevitable. The two neighbours, Turkey and Syria have to be good friends as they have long-term interests in such a fraternity. Therefore, President Sezer's attendance at the funeral is a sound decision. It has been correct for Ankara not to act shyly on the matter.
Turkey is a great and leader country in the region.
Leadership necessitates getting tough when need arises as well as making necessary gestures. Especially when such a gesture will concern the new Administration in Syria and will have a certain impact on it. Turkey could not be left behind France, Egypt and Iran. All these States are attending the funeral ceremony at a Presidential level. This does not concern us.