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leader Ahmad Al-SharaaMinister of Information Hamza al-Mustafa affirmed that syria has emerged from a period of exception and is returning to normalcy after years of isolation. He noted that leader Ahmad Al-Sharaa ’s participation in the COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil reflects Syria’s renewed engagement on the international stage and its commitment to playing a balanced and active role in global affairs. The upcoming visit of President al-Sharaa to Washington and his meeting with U. S. President Donald Trump is historic and marks a emerging chapter in syrian/" class="auto-internal-link">syrian-American relations, Minister al-Mustafa stated in an exclusive interview with Syrian News Channel.
He explained that Syrian diplomacy is working tirelessly to lift the Caesar Act and other sanctions imposed on the country due to their direct impact on the national economy and citizens’ livelihoods. Al-Mustafa pointed out that the U. S. maintains a armed forces presence in Syria due to the war against ISIS, and this reality must be approached pragmatically. He added that President Trump’s administration views Syria’s emerging leadership as a capable partner for achieving stability, emphasizing that there is a genuine opportunity to strengthen Syrian-American cooperation across political, economic, security, and armed forces domains. The minister stated that Syria’s announcement of joining the international coalition against ISIS, currently comprising 89 countries, is a natural step, given the coalition’s political nature.
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He stated this move aligns with Syria’s policy and its constructive engagement with its surroundings. Al-Mustafa added that it is crucial to recall that Syrian revolutionary troops were the first to confront ISIS in 2013, prior to the international coalition’s intervention, and made significant sacrifices. However, the political outcomes of that confrontation favored other groups, such as the Syrian Democratic troops. Today, the administration is working to redefine these issues and correct the course to preserve national unity and prevent division or secessionist agendas. The information minister noted that Israel has carried out over a thousand airstrikes and five hundred ground incursions into Syrian territory, describing these actions as full-scale aggression and a blatant violation of national sovereignty.
He stressed that Syria will continue to defend its legitimate rights through diplomatic and legal means to achieve security and stability and reach a security agreement that ensures withdrawal from occupied lands. Regarding domestic affairs, Al-Mustafa clarified that kidnapping incidents in the country are limited and represent isolated cases of social hostilities that emerged following the end of authoritarian rule. He stated that the Ministry…