EU Leaders Hold Talks with Syria’s President

2025-09-24 05:30:22

(MENAFN) European Council head Antonio Costa and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen sat down Tuesday with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York.

In a shared announcement on the American social media platform X, the European Union officials noted they had a "good exchange" with al-Sharaa regarding the difficulties Syria is encountering during its transitional phase.

They reaffirmed the union’s backing for "a genuine, inclusive, peaceful and Syrian-led transition, free from harmful foreign interference."

"We are committed to increasing our political dialogue, meeting immediate humanitarian needs and supporting the socio-economic recovery and reconstruction of Syria," the EU leaders emphasized.

Bashar al-Assad, who had ruled Syria for close to 25 years, fled to Russia last December, marking the end of the Ba'ath Party’s rule that had lasted since 1963.

In January, a fresh interim government headed by al-Sharaa was established.

Following Assad’s departure, Syria’s transitional leadership has been advancing political and economic reforms, fostering social unity, and striving to strengthen cooperation with both regional neighbors and global partners.

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