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October 2025

Druze statesman, Walid Jumblatt, urges unity as a shield for Syria in TV interview. (SANA)
Druze statesman, Walid Jumblatt, urges unity as a shield for Syria in TV interview. (SANA)

“Suwaida is inseparable from the Syrian homeland,” declares prominent Druze leader

25 October 2025.  Walid Jumblatt, a Lebanese politician and Druze leader with deep historic ties to Syria, stated that unity is essential for safeguarding Syria’s sovereignty. He said investigations into the Sweida incidents, along with justice and reconciliation, are keys to rebuilding trust and resolving the crisis.Read more at: SANA

National University Hospital in Damascus hosts first Euro-Arab Medical Conference. (SANA)
National University Hospital in Damascus hosts first Euro-Arab Medical Conference. (SANA)

Over 1,000 doctors meet in Damascus to advance healthcare in Syria and the region

24 October 2025.  The historic post-war meeting was held to strengthen ties between Syrian doctors in Europe and their Syrian counterparts, and to transfer modern medical expertise from European centers to Syria. Seeing the goal as alleviating suffering, the conference also had a spiritual and ethical dimension.Read more at:  SANA

MED9 Summit—the leaders of France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, Croatia, plus Jordan--held in Portoroz, Slovenia. (L24)
MED9 Summit—the leaders of France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, Croatia, plus Jordan--held in Portoroz, Slovenia. (L24)

Peace in Syria declared essential to stability of Mediterranean countries and European security

22 October 2025.  The MED9 Summit signalled a turning point in Syria’s regional reintegration, with leaders of the 9 nations agreeing that peace in Syria is a cornerstone of the region’s security. They called for greater cooperation in reconstruction, economic revitalization, and normalization of political ties with Damascus.Read more at:  LEVANT24

Dr. Iyad Tabbaa, director general of the Syrian Arabic Encyclopedia. (L24)
Dr. Iyad Tabbaa, director general of the Syrian Arabic Encyclopedia. (L24)

Digital transformation of nation’s encyclopedia underway to safeguard vast cultural heritage

20 October 2025.  Syria’s Arabic Encyclopedia, a leading scientific, cultural and educational organization, is digitizing its archives to share Syria’s intellectual legacy with global researchers and future generations. It is also documenting the Syrian Revolution and launching an initiative for youth, “Little Encyclopedia.”Read more at:  LEVANT24

Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad al-Shibani, describes new era of diplomacy in TV interview. (al-Ikhbariyah TV-Syria-YouTube)
Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad al-Shibani, describes new era of diplomacy in TV interview. (al-Ikhbariyah TV-Syria-YouTube)

Historic shift in diplomacy serving Syria’s transformation

18 October 2025.  Al-Shibani unveils the government’s strategic vision for foreign and domestic policy, describing a shift from “blackmail diplomacy” to dialogue and cooperation. He said efforts formerly spent on conflict must be doubled in the pursuit of peace and reconstruction.Read more at:  ENABBALADI

Moscow, October 15, 2025. L. Syrian president Ahmad al-Sharaa shakes hands with Russia’s president Vladimir Putin. (Alexander Zemlianichenko-Reuters) R. Syrians in Russia (right) (SANA)
Moscow, October 15, 2025. L. Syrian president Ahmad al-Sharaa shakes hands with Russia’s president Vladimir Putin. (Alexander Zemlianichenko-Reuters) R. Syrians in Russia (right) (SANA)

Syrian President visits Moscow to redefine relations with Russia

18 October 2025.  During his first official visit to Moscow, President al-Sharaa sought to reset Syrian–Russian relations. While agreeing to respect previous agreements and historical ties with Russia, he emphasized Syria’s independence in decision-making and stated key demands.Read more at:  LEVANT24See video at: ALJAZEERA

Syria participates in GITEX GLOBAL Dubai 2025, a major world tech event. (L24)
Syria participates in GITEX GLOBAL Dubai 2025, a major world tech event. (L24)

Syria showcases its digital achievements for the global tech community

14 October 2025.  Syria participated in the world’s largest tech event for innovation and entrepreneurship, for the first time in its history. Organizer Basil Ojjeh says the participation sends “a clear message that Syrian minds are capable of competing and innovating at the heart of the global digital revolution.”Read more at:  LEVANT24

Experts from Japan’s International Cooperation Agency (JICA) meet with Syria’s Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums (DGAM) in Damascus. (L24)
Experts from Japan’s International Cooperation Agency (JICA) meet with Syria’s Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums (DGAM) in Damascus. (L24)

Japan partners with Syria to restore old cities of Damascus and Aleppo—UNESCO World Heritage Sites

14 October 2025.  Japanese experts in urban planning visited Damascus to discuss an initiative for rebuilding two cities of major historical significance that were badly damaged in Syria’s civil war. The goal is to preserve their architectural heritage while improving urban life.Read more at:  LEVANT24

Interview with President al-Sharaa airs on “60 Minutes,” major American news program. (video still, CBS - 60 minutes)
Interview with President al-Sharaa airs on “60 Minutes,” major American news program. (video still, CBS - 60 minutes)

President calls for global support to rebuild Syria on popular American TV news program

13 October 2025.  Noting that the world failed to stop the massive crimes against the Syrian people during 14 years of civil war, President al-Sharaa called upon the international community to support the nation’s reconstruction, stating the region and the world would benefit.Read more at:  SANA

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and his Lebanese counterpart, Youssef Raji, during Beirut press conference, October 10, 2025. (SANA)
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and his Lebanese counterpart, Youssef Raji, during Beirut press conference, October 10, 2025. (SANA)

Syria seeks to transform relations with neighboring Lebanon

10 October 2025.  Syrian and Lebanese officials agreed to reset relations, shifting from a “tense security-based relationship” to a “developed political and economic partnership,” stated al-Shaibani, to “move with Lebanon beyond the obstacles of the past.”Read more at:  ENABBALADI