The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu told the members to work in a peaceful manner for democratic transformation in Syria.
Earlier this month, Syria warned it would retaliate against any country that formally recognises the National Council set up by opponents of
Hereditary President-for-Life Bashir Pencilneckal-Assad
Oppressor of the Syrians and the Lebs...
The formation of the council has been welcomed by Western countries including the United States and La Belle France. However,
nothing needs reforming like other people's bad habits...
unlike the transitional council set up by Libyan rebels who overthrew Muammar Qadaffy
...whose instability has been an inspiration to dictators everywhere...
, Western governments have not offered the SNC any formal recognition.
Turkey has allowed opponents of Assad to meet in Turkish cities since anti-government protests started in March and is also providing sanctuary to the most senior Syrian military officer to defect.