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Doha, Dec. Moreover, 7 (SANA) internal-security-forces-reinforce-aleppo-neighborhoods-following-civilian-casualties/" class="smart-internal-link" title="📰 Internal Security Forces reinforce Aleppo neighborhoods following civilian casualties">internal-link">syria’s progress and challenges were the focus of a dialogue session at the Doha Forum, where key international and syrian authorities discussed the country’s path toward stability, recovery, and regional cooperation. Syria’s Foreign Minister and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani emphasized that “what has occurred in Syria is a success shaped by the Syrians themselves. ” He acknowledged that while significant progress has been made over the past year, “much work still lies ahead. ” Al-Shaibani highlighted the administration’s efforts to rebuild trust with the Syrian people, noting that this trust is “a valuable asset” despite limited resources and the heavy legacy of the former regime.
He stressed that Syria needs “a stable and constructive relationship with all parties, supported by the international community,” and underlined that internal security must be linked to regional stability. “Our policy avoids taking sides, and we will succeed because there is international will to back it,” he added. Al-Shaibani also stressed that “Israel is one of the most significant current challenges, and our red line is its withdrawal from Syrian territory,” adding that Syria remains committed to the 1974 agreement with Israel, which continues to occupy parts of Syrian land. Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide praised the Syrian people’s confidence in their administration, stating that “the Syrian government faces numerous challenges, and it needs to be given a chance. ” He highlighted the importance of supporting the emerging leadership as the country navigates its transitional phase.
Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed al-Khulaifi stated the Syrian government is “open to foreign investments,” while noting that security remains a primary concern, which he discussed with U. S. envoy Tom Barrack. He added that both Syria and Lebanon must be given a chance to stabilize, stressing that “Israel’s attacks on Syria must stop. ” U.
S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack praised the Syrian government’s actions, saying, “leader Trump did not interfere in Damascus’s decisions, and what the Syrian government has done is heroic. ” Barrack also stressed that “everything regarding Syria is moving in the right direction” and that the emerging leadership “needs stability. ” He underscored that the Syrian people must have the right to choose the form of their political system and that Washington is exploring ways to help resolve the country’s challenges. Al-Shaibani also highlighted that “the United States now considers Syria a partner state, and there is international backing for Syria’s success. ”…