Syria rejects ‘division or federalism’: FM "The absence of the Syrian Democratic Forces within state institutions deepens the rift between them and the state," Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said, coming as Damascus seeks to centralize power despite Kurdish desires for devolved government. News
Syrian FM visits Washington, discusses sanctions relief Top of the agenda on Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani's trip to the US is the removal of Caesar Act sanctions on Damascus, with the top diplomat set to meet a plethora of high-level US officials, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. News
Syrian FM hails sanctions relief, stresses unity at Baghdad summit Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani on Saturday praised the US decision to lift sanctions on Syria, calling it a key step toward recovery, while urging Arab states to unite in support of regional stability, reconciliation, and an inclusive future for Syria. News