The Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, during the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum:

We are working to implement the agreement of integrating the SDF within state institutions, and all parties are pushing toward the unity and stability of Syrian territory, and northeastern Syria is free of any foreign military bases today.

𝗘𝗨 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗲𝘀

📌 The European Union is officially preparing to relaunch formal political contacts and fully resume its 1978 cooperation agreement with Syria starting May 11.

📌 A new technical assistance hub and mobilized private sector funding are being planned to support Syria's business environment, trade, and investment.

📌 European officials will collaborate with Syrian authorities to facilitate the voluntary return of refugees.

📌 Security plans include potential European Union support for training Syrian police, combating drug trafficking, and counterterrorism cooperation.

Source: Reuters

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Finance Minister Mohammad Yasser Barniya and Central Bank Governor Abdul Qader Hasriya visited the American Chamber of Commerce in Washington alongside representatives of major United States companies, on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings.

Discussions focused on economic developments, investment opportunities, and reforms to support the private sector.

Turkish Foreign Minister says Israel’s expansionist policies in Lebanon and Syria have become a direct threat to international security, calling on the international community to confront actions that export instability worldwide.

Turkish President Erdogan said he is satisfied with the progress made in Syria under Ahmed al-Sharaa’s leadership, affirming support for the Syrian people in the next phase and stressing that stability in Syria is vital for the region’s future.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said for the first time a security zone has been established along the Lebanon border extending to the Yarmouk area in southern Syria near the Jordanian border.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger on the sidelines of the fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum.

Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger said she held constructive talks with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, stressing that a peaceful and stable Syria is also in Austria’s interest, with effective governance and economic prospects key to enabling returns and reducing migration pressure to Europe.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said the meeting addressed ways to enhance bilateral relations and develop cooperation across various fields, strengthening regional partnerships and serving the shared interests of the two countries.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy:

We in Ukraine have always condemned external interference and the fueling of war in Syria during Assad’s time. After the fall of his regime, we began providing assistance, and we welcome the fact that the new Syria’s cooperation with us and other nations is yielding such visible results in the country.

Ukraine remains ready to further strengthen cooperation and deepen our joint efforts for the sake of security. We congratulate President Ahmed al-Sharaa and all Syrians and wish them success.

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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa:

Today marks the 80th anniversary of Independence Day, a national occasion that revives in us the spirit of dignity and independence.

It comes amid major achievements by our people in liberating and unifying the country, and launching the path of state-building to restore Syria’s leading regional and international role.

Turkish Ambassador to Damascus Nuh Yilmaz:

The most important topic at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum is Syria, as the Syrian issue is no longer solely a matter for Turkey but one of the most important issues worldwide.

The Israeli presence in Syria is an occupation, and it continues to expand day by day, with no steps taken to stop it.

Source: Syria Now