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Global Community Pledges to Back Syria's Political Transition
At a conference in Paris, Western, Arab, and European countries commit to backing a Syrian-led government that will follow the Assad regime, alongside providing aid and easing sanctions.
During a conference hosted by the French government in Paris on Thursday, delegates from numerous Western, Arab, and European countries committed to supporting Syria's political transition following the downfall of President Bashar al-Assad.
This meeting, the third of its kind since the regime change, concluded with the signing of a declaration by representatives from Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, France, Germany, Italy, Greece, and G7 nations Canada and Japan, affirming their dedication to a transition process led by Syria.
While a representative from the United States attended the conference, the US chose not to sign the declaration.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed that the European Union is striving for a swift lifting of sanctions imposed on the previous Assad regime, asserting that these measures should no longer obstruct Syria's recovery and rebuilding efforts.
Barrot also emphasized that international support would be directed towards helping the new government tackle extremism and prevent the resurgence of terrorist organizations, a sentiment shared by French President Emmanuel Macron, who highlighted that combating groups like the Islamic State remains a critical focus.
Syria’s interim foreign minister announced that a new government is set to take office on March first, with interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former rebel linked to an al-Qaida-associated group, reassuring the international community of his break from past ties.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani indicated that the new government will embody the nation's diversity by including representatives from all segments of Syrian society, along with members of the Syrian diaspora.
The declaration also advocates for the formation of a United Nations working group to oversee relief initiatives.
Furthermore, France has committed to providing fifty million euros in aid to Syria for the year 2025.
This meeting, the third of its kind since the regime change, concluded with the signing of a declaration by representatives from Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, France, Germany, Italy, Greece, and G7 nations Canada and Japan, affirming their dedication to a transition process led by Syria.
While a representative from the United States attended the conference, the US chose not to sign the declaration.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed that the European Union is striving for a swift lifting of sanctions imposed on the previous Assad regime, asserting that these measures should no longer obstruct Syria's recovery and rebuilding efforts.
Barrot also emphasized that international support would be directed towards helping the new government tackle extremism and prevent the resurgence of terrorist organizations, a sentiment shared by French President Emmanuel Macron, who highlighted that combating groups like the Islamic State remains a critical focus.
Syria’s interim foreign minister announced that a new government is set to take office on March first, with interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former rebel linked to an al-Qaida-associated group, reassuring the international community of his break from past ties.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani indicated that the new government will embody the nation's diversity by including representatives from all segments of Syrian society, along with members of the Syrian diaspora.
The declaration also advocates for the formation of a United Nations working group to oversee relief initiatives.
Furthermore, France has committed to providing fifty million euros in aid to Syria for the year 2025.
