"For Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, this week's speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York marked a milestone in his career and in the recognition of the country. "Syria is reclaiming its rightful place among the nations of the world," al-Sharaa said in New York. It was the first time a Syrian head of state had attended the United Nations General Assembly, or UNGA, since 1967."
"Domestic challenges remain However, Syria's growing international recognition stands in stark contrast to the continued regional and domestic instability. In his address to the UNGA, al-Sharaa condemned Israel's frequent strikes "which contradict with the international community's support to Syria and its people." While he highlighted that Syria remains "committed to dialogue," he ruled out that Syria would normalize relations with Israel anytime soon. Meanwhile, US-led negotiations with Israel"
Ahmad al-Sharaa addressed the United Nations General Assembly, marking the first Syrian head-of-state attendance since 1967 and asserting Syria's return to international engagement. Western ties have warmed since December 2024, when an offensive led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham under al-Sharaa ousted Bashar Assad and ended nearly 14 years of civil war. International momentum has opened recognition and diplomatic openings, but domestic and regional instability persist. Al-Sharaa condemned frequent Israeli strikes and emphasized commitment to dialogue while ruling out near-term normalization with Israel. Observers stress the need for tangible improvements to secure political and economic stability.
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