According to Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alpraslan Bayraktar, a long-dormant pipeline project between Turkiye and Qatar could be revived following the collapse of the Assad government, as reported by Anadolu Agency.

Bayraktar said the pipeline could be possible if Syria "achieves its (territorial) integrity and stability."

"If so, that line must be safe" he said adding that "there are many projects to produce."

Turkiye and Qatar have long sought to restore the natural gas pipeline project, which would connect European countries and Turkiye to Qatar through Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Syria.

The former government in Syria opposed attempts by Qatar and others to restore this pipeline. Many believe this was among the reasons why Arab and western governments decided to support and facilitate efforts to overthrow the government and divide the country.