Diplomatic sources revealed to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed earlier that an unannounced meeting between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Ati and his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shibani took place in the Turkish capital Ankara.
In his long-awaited address to the Syrian people, President Ahmad al-Sharaa sought to present a vision for Syria’s future in the wake of the Assad
Sharaa’s diplomatic engagements in Saudi Arabia and Turkey signal the beginning of a new phase in Syria’s political landscape
On Monday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called on the National Army to surrender its weapons and join the new Syrian administration.
It’s not clear whether the new Syrian leader would meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, al-Modon writes.
This marks the first official visit by a high-ranking Syrian delegation to Turkey since the new administration assumed power in Syria, Syria TV writes.
The growing challenges surrounding Syrian refugees in Europe, combined with shifting international policies on Syria, have prompted significant developments in Germany, France, and the United
Erdogan announced the opening of a Turkish consulate in Aleppo.
While Sharaa’s statements offer partial reassurance for the future of Syria, his vagueness, especially concerning timelines, remains troubling, Iyad al-Jaafari writes in al-Modon.
Those familiar with Shaibani describe him as “shrewd,” “seasoned,” and often compare him to Hakan Fidan, the Turkish foreign minister, for his diplomatic acumen, al-Modon writes.
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Fidan also confirmed Turkey’s recognition of the new Syrian administration as a “legitimate” partner, Shaam Network writes.
Washington had sent messages to HTS to guide early efforts in establishing a formal governance framework for Syria, stressing that a transitional government should reflect the aspirations of all Syrians, +963 reports.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry blamed Assad for not resisting.
Pezeshkian said that the focus of his recent phone conversations with the leaders of neighbouring countries had been to prevent “terrorists” from sparking further conflict in the region, according to al-Baath.
Turkish society has historically viewed Aleppo as an extension of Anatolia, Ahmed Ghannam says in al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Araqchi’s visit comes at a time when the Syrian regime is reportedly at its weakest, +963 Media writes.
The pro-government Athr Press said that the Syrian army regained control of several key villages, including Souran, Taybet el-Imam, and Halfaya.
The success of Operation Deterrence of Aggression has been attributed to the unprecedented unity among opposition factions, coordinated under the Joint Military Operations Room.
The recent clashes stem from a combination of unresolved territorial disputes, strategic maneuvering by local factions, and shifting alliances among international stakeholders.
