According to previous Syria TV reports, Syria currently operates 54 diplomatic and consular missions abroad across various continents.
Technologies that in other nations are deployed to protect citizens or combat organized crime were twisted into instruments of repression.
Ahmad al-Sharaa’s recent visit to Washington marked a critical waypoint in Syria’s evolving diplomatic trajectory, according to Ulta Syria.
Fadi Ali al-Muhaymid has been appointed as president of the council, Shaam writes.
A report by Agence France-Presse, citing two Syrian diplomatic sources, has sparked controversy by claiming that Damascus is preparing to extradite around 400 Uyghur fighters currently residing in Syria to China.
A Russian delegation visited Damascus, accompanied by a Turkish counterpart, to conduct high-level security talk, according to al-Hal.
Syria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ibrahim Olabi, welcomed the Security Council’s decision, describing it as “evidence of growing confidence in the new Syria.”
In the uneasy interstice between war and peace, Syria grapples with a question striking at the heart of national sovereignty, social cohesion, and institutional legitimacy:
U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barak confirmed to the agency that Washington had reached a “verbal understanding” with the Syrian transitional government regarding the plan
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Russia, Iran compete for influence through the leaching of their respective languages in Syrian schools, Asharq al-Awsat says
Syria said it recognizes the People’s Republic of China as the legitimate government of China, of which Taiwan is an inseparable part, according to al-Baath.
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Asma al-Assad expressed her gratitude to China for its unwavering support of Syria, al-Watan writes.
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Both leaders recognized the potential for further cooperation through China’s economic and cultural initiatives and joint investment projects, al-Watan writes.
The recently inked “strategic partnership” agreements between the Syrian regime and China remain somewhat vague, Iyad al-Jaafari writes in al-Modon.
As Assad’s visit unfolds, it promises to strengthen the multifaceted ties between Syria and China, the pro-government al-Baath writes.
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President al-Assad will be joined by a prominent political and economic delegation, according to Athr Press.
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The “Great Middle East Deal” puts Syria as a land of frontier, Abdel Nasser Al-Ayed writes for al-Modon.
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It is the US and the European Union that needs to encourage the Arab League to come up with a roadmap for the Syrian crisis, Bassam Barabandi argues in an op-ed.
iin exchange for dealing with Assad, the Americans want him to deal realistically with the Kurdish matter, al-Modon reports.
After years of being isolated in the region, Syria is receiving a warm welcome back into the Arab world, according to Athr Press.
Israeli analysts predict that in the next five years, Washington and, consequently Israel will face more crises, according to al-Watan.
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At least 2,300 people have been killed after two powerful earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria.
The U.S. strategy is currently focused on not leaving any vacuum in the Middle East that China may benefit from, according to Athr Press.
Beijing could be waiting for the political situation in Syria to improve to boost bilateral economic ties, according to Athr Press.
Humanitarian organizations operating in Syria said that the decision to renew cross-border aid for only 6 months was an “impossible situation,” according to al-Souria Net.
While the West refuses to recognize his control over Syria, Assad has sought assistance from China and wealthier regional powers like the UAE, al-Araby al-Jadeed writes.
Armenak Tokmajyan, expert on borders and conflict, Syrian refugees, and local intermediaries in Syria, explains to the Syrian Observer how the position of Jordan on the conflict in Syria evolved.
After years of war and with a shattered healthcare system, Syria is particularly vunerable to an outbreak of the coronavirus writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
A number of Syrian players, who played a match in China in December, exhibited symptoms identical to the coronavirus, although the regime has not confirmed their infection reports Zaman Al Wasl.
With millions of people displaced and the country’s healthcare system in tatters following nine years of war, the threat of a devastating outbreak of coronavirus in Syria is real writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Syria has come out in support of China following condemnation by the US Congress for China’s treatment of the Uighur muslims.
`The Chinese Foreign Ministry has called on the international community to respect the territorial integrity of Syria reports SANA.
During a trip to China, Walid al-Muallem thanked the Chinese for their support and expressed hope for their future bilateral and economic relations and partnership in the reconstruction process writes SANA.
Israeli missiles shot down, Iraqi Airways flights postponed, fears of a humanitarian crisis in Idleb and China to reconstruct schools in Syria. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
During the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, Syria said that China will play a role in Syria’s reconstruction and that it was pleased to be part of the Belt and Road initiative reports SANA.
While expressing support and solidarity for Syria, the Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister also emphasised Chinese desires to take part in the reconstruction reports SANA.
While Assad has achieved success on the ground, he now faces new battles on the diplomatic stage, which look set to be an insurmountably task writes Anadolu News Agency.
Following a vote by member states, the OPCW will now be able to investigate chemical attacks and attribute responsibility reports Hurriya Press.
While congratulating Syria on it military success, the Mongolian President also hoped for reconstruction efforts to begin writes SANA.
The Carnegie Moscow director speaks with Al-Modon about what Russia wants to achieve from its time in Syria
Assad’s allies Russia and Iran will not foot the money needed to bankroll the upcoming rebuilding phase, Jihad Yazigi writes
China has been pegged as a viable key contributor to the rebuilding of Syria as Damascus looks east for assistance
Syrian government welcomes Chinese business representatives to discuss investment opportunities for the reconstruction of Syria’s industrial sector, state media reports
Al-Hayat columnist Ibrahim Hamidi highlights four observations in the aftermath of the first American strike on Syrian army positions, explaining that the coming days will show which of two tracks will be taken by Russian and the U.S. in response — military escalation between the two superpowers, or a renewed interest in a military-political agreement
The Syrian war, which displays open geographical boundaries, requires closure at the level of all the region’s nations. This is a measure demanding coordination which is still not there, due to the sharp Russian-American clash.
China’s special envoy for Syria meets with deputy prime minister Muallem and presidential advisor Shaaban in an effort to advance the stalled political process
Beijing announces Xie Xiaoyan as special envoy to support UN mediation efforts in Geneva
Opposition figure tells Reuters he does not believe the January 25 set date for peace talks is realistic
Chinese Foreign Ministry announces it will host Syrian FM as Beijing attempts to play a more active role in finding a solution to the crisis
Chinese foreign minister announces plans following Syria talks between UN Security Council members last week
Chinese FM reiterates support for Syria’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity during meeting with Syrian presidential advisor
Foreign minister briefs leaders and diplomats on Syria’s fight against terrorism at UN General Assembly in New York
Observers believe that recent statement by U.S. President Barack Obama regarding the moderate armed opposition will undermine Jarba’s efforts
Russia submitted a draft resolution to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday
Abdulke has held dozens of art exhibitions and published hundreds of cartoons, many of which are critical of the Syrian regime and the Assad family
The move is “a prime example of our dysfunctional Syria policy,” a senior aide to a Senate Republican tells Josh Rogin
Bashar before anyone else realizes that his dictatorial regime encompasses all the reasons for its own downfall, from the bloodthirsty and brutal acts, the assassinations, torture, sectarianism and corruption, and the looting of the country’s wealth.