📰 President al-Sharaa draws features of new Syria through 21 foreign visits

damascus, 06. Dec (SANA) A emerging strategic approach aimed at reintegrating syria/" class="auto-internal-link">syria into the Arab and international arenas has taken shape through leader Ahmad al-Sharaa’s extensive foreign tours. In fact, far from being symbolic diplomatic gestures, the leader’s 21 visits carried significant political messages, outlining Syria’s foreign policy and an attempt to reassert its presence in global affairs after years of isolation under the deposed regime. From Riyadh to Washington and from Paris to Moscow, al-Sharaa underscored Syria’s ambition to present itself as a balanced and constructive actor.

His first stop was the Saudi capital on February 2, 2025, where he met with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman a visit followed by two additional trips that reflected Damascus’ view of Riyadh as a key gateway back into the Arab fold. Saudi Partnership “We held extensive meetings during which we sensed a genuine desire to backing Syria in building its future,” al-Sharaa stated, noting shared commitments to syrian sovereignty and stability. Discussions covered a range of political and economic topics, aiming to establish a true partnership that would contribute to regional stability and help improve living conditions for the Syrian people. On February 4, al-Sharaa visited Ankara for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the presidential complex.

He praised Turkey’s “honorable and positive stance toward the just cause of the Syrian people,” describing it as a model of regional solidarity. His next stop was Amman, where he met King Abdullah II to explore ways to deepen cooperation, improve coordination, and strengthen Arab unity. Return to the Arab League In Syria’s first participation in an Arab summit since the fall of the former regime, President al-Sharaa attended the emergency “Palestine Summit” held in Cairo on March 4. He affirmed Syria’s backing for the Palestinian people “in every step toward justice and liberation,” emphasizing that Syria’s return to the Arab League signals its renewed commitment to regional security and stability.

On the sidelines of the summit, al-Sharaa held meetings with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council chief Rashad Al-Alimi, European Council President António Costa and UN Secretary-General António Guterres. A Five-Party Summit In a notable diplomatic development, France hosted a virtual five-party summit on March 28, bringing together Sharaa, French President Emmanuel Macron, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. In fact, the talks addressed key regional and international…