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Syria’s new rulers name Asaad Al-Shibani as foreign minister, state news agency says

Above, people gather during a celebration at the Umayyad Square in Damascus, Syria on Dec. 20, 2024. (Reuters)
Above, people gather during a celebration at the Umayyad Square in Damascus, Syria on Dec. 20, 2024. (Reuters)
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21 Dec 2024 09:12:20 GMT9
21 Dec 2024 09:12:20 GMT9

Syria’s new rulers have appointed a foreign minister, the official Syrian news agency (SANA) said on Saturday, as they seek to build international relations two weeks after Bashar Assad was ousted.

The ruling General Command named Asaad Hassan Al-Shibani as foreign minister, SANA said. A source in the new administration told Reuters that this step “comes in response to the aspirations of the Syrian people to establish international relations that bring peace and stability.”

No details were immediately available about Shibani.

Syria’s de facto ruler, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, has actively engaged with foreign delegations since assuming power, including hosting the UN’s Syria envoy and senior US diplomats.

Sharaa has signaled a willingness to engage diplomatically with international envoys, saying his primary focus is on reconstruction and achieving economic development. He has said he is not interested in engaging in any new conflicts.

Reuters

 
 
 
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