Syria's new foreign minister has been actively engaging in diplomatic efforts to establish ties with regional and global governments. The foreign minister recently met with his Qatari counterpart and Qatar's prime minister in Doha, where discussions centered on developing strategic partnerships to support Syria's security and economic recovery.
Additionally, the foreign minister is scheduled to visit Jordan and the United Arab Emirates to further strengthen diplomatic relations. This comes as Syria's de facto authorities under Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) work towards reestablishing diplomatic ties with various countries.
HTS, which led an insurgency resulting in the ousting of President Bashar Assad, is now seeking to lift sanctions imposed on the organization and its leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, in a bid to revive Syria's battered economy. The country has been grappling with economic challenges, with a significant portion of the population living in poverty and facing food insecurity.
Despite these efforts, there are uncertainties regarding the lifting of sanctions by the United States and Europe. Concerns have been raised about the treatment of religious minorities and women in Syria under the new leadership.
Al-Sharaa has expressed intentions to hold a national dialogue summit involving various groups across Syria to establish a new political roadmap, leading to a new constitution and elections. He has also pledged to dissolve HTS during the summit to streamline governance during the transitional phase.
While Syria aims to strengthen ties with Arab countries in the region, the international community continues to monitor developments in the country closely. The outcome of these diplomatic efforts and the potential lifting of sanctions will have significant implications for Syria's future trajectory.
