Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu confirmed that the Ankara-Washington settled roadmap on removing Kurdish elements from Syria’s northern Aleppo city Manbij, and temporarily undertaking local administration does not pose a threat to the future of Syria. Cavusoglu stressed that his country plays a pivotal role in all Syria tracks, including the Geneva, Astana and Sochi talks, and ongoing developments in Manbij. More so, the arrangement seen by both Turkey and the US stipulates a complete removal of Kurdish Peoples Protection Units. “YPG/PKK terrorists will be withdrawn from Manbij. They will be disarmed and the US with Turkey will patrol the area. Manbij will not be under any threat and efforts in establishing stability in Manbij will begin afterward,” Cavusoglu said. Should the model prove a success, Turkey has said it will push for a similar arrangement in eastern Syria. Turkey played an important role in Syria talks overall, mediating at each of the Russia-sponsored Sochi talks, Geneva negotiations, and the Kazakh capital Astana talks. All negotiations aim at settling the Syrian crisis through political means. Cavusoglu said his country also contributes positively to stopping clashes in Syria, delivering humanitarian aid to the needy and providing a safe return for Syrians. "Turkey is a prime mover in the Astana process, and currently Turkey is a prime mover in efforts on the ground, including Manbij," Cavusoglu told news channel NTV. Both Turkish and US troops began conducting separate patrols on Euphrates and Manbij zones in the first practical application of the roadmap approved by Turkish and US foreign ministers in Washington on June 4. Cavusoglu said the move would pave the way for the gradual entry of Turkish troops into Manbaj. On the other hand, Cavusoglu said Turkey is seeking with Russia and Iran options to stop clashes between the Assad regime they support and armed opposition, in hopes of gathering parties around one table to launch talks for a political solution. “We have a 90 days timetable. [It schedules] what will be done within a week, in two weeks, in a month, and so on,” Deputy Turkish Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag said. “A timetable is set, and as part of that timetable, tasks have begun to be done step by step,” Bozdag added, referring to the start of joint patrol activity in Manbij by Turkish and US troops on Monday. “While a joint work is carried out to liberate the area from the terrorists, simultaneous efforts for the administration and the security of the region are being addressed and solved,” Bozdag said, adding that a new security unit would be established and the citys administration would be handed over to Manbij locals.