Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, Syrian Transitional GovernmentForeign Minister, Asaad Al-Shibani, addressed international sanctions andSyria’s evolving diplomatic relations during the World Government Summit in AbuDhabi.
Al-Shibani indicated at a panel that Syria’s new authoritiesface numerous domestic and external challenges, noting that “the Syrian peoplehave overcome their greatest challenge and achieved freedom.”
He urged international support for Syria and called on theEuropean Union and the United States to lift sanctions, arguing that currentexemptions remain insufficient to meet the Syrian people’s aspirations fordevelopment.
On regional ties, the FM called Syria’s relationship withJordan strong, noting that security threats, including drug smuggling, had beenneutralized. He also emphasized respect for Lebanon’s sovereignty and describedties with Iraq as formal and based on mutual respect.
Regarding Russia and Iran, Al-Shibani acknowledged thecomplexity of relations, citing their past support for the Assad regime as asource of deep wounds for the Syrian people. “There are scars and pain thatmust be addressed,” and Syria’s future engagement with Moscow and Tehran woulddepend on a clear and transparent policy, he added.
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