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Syria’s Youth rise with hope and purpose in Deir Ezzor’s first Empowerment Conference. (Photo: SANA)Youth Lead the Way: Conference sparks hope for Syria’s future
21 June 2025. Over 100 young Syrians gathered in the eastern province of Deir Ezzor for the inaugural youth conference, “Youth: Rise and Construction.” Governor Ghassan Sayyed Ahmad emphasized the vital role of youth in Syria’s post-war recovery, calling them a cornerstone of national rebuilding. Workshops addressed social, political, and economic issues; participants presented ideas to restore Syria after decades of conflict, repression, and widespread destruction.
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Syria’s relations with Switzerland enter a new chapter
21 June 2025. Syria’s Central Bank Governor, Abdul Qader al-Hasriya, welcomed Switzerland’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria, calling it a key step in rebuilding bilateral financial and trade ties. Mentioning Syria’s historic cooperation with Swiss banks, he expressed hope for constructive collaboration that would bolster Syria’s national economy and advance shared interests.
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UN’s Najat Rochdi hails Syria’s move to hold parliamentary elections in briefing to Security Council. (UN TV video still on SANA website)UN welcomes Syria’s plans for People’s Assembly elections
18 June 2025. Syria’s formation of a Supreme Electoral Committee—announced by President Ahmad Al-Sharaa—was welcomed by UN Deputy Special Envoy Najat Rochdi who called it “the next vital step in the political transition.” She and other UN officials called for international support of the new government, coping with vast humanitarian and other challenges in this fragile but pivotal phase of recovery.
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France’s UN ambassador calls for cooperative global efforts to safeguard Syria’s progress. (Photo: SANA)France urges immediate, coordinated global action to support Syria’s transition
18 June 2025. Jérôme Bonnafont, France’s Permanent Representative to the UN, called for urgent global action to safeguard Syria’s fragile transition and to “offer the country a chance to become a hub of regional stability.” In a June 12th statement to the UN’s General Assembly, he wrote: “France stands alongside the Syrian people to ensure that the immense hopes raised since December 2024 are not disappointed.”
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Jordan calls for cooperative efforts of all countries to help rebuild Syria
18 June 2025. Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, speaking in Berlin alongside his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, emphasized the need for global cooperation to support Syria’s reconstruction and safeguard its sovereignty and citizens’ rights. He praised Syria’s efforts toward rebuilding a free, independent nation and welcomed the Syrian-German agreement to form an economic cooperation council, calling it a vital step in improving the lives of Syrians after years of conflict.
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“Silk Link” project aims to transform Syria into a regional and international internet hub
18 June 2025. Syria’s Minister of Communications, Abdul Salam Haykal, and Italy’s ambassador to Syria, Stefano Ravagnan, discussed an alliance to develop Syria’s digital infrastructure. Minister Haykal unveiled the nation’s bold plans to create an internet hub and its goal of connecting 85% of the country, via fiber optics, within two years. Italy’s ambassador welcomed renewed relations with Syria and expressed the interest of Italian firms in supporting Syria’s ICT sector.
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For Hassan Ali al-Mikdad, his damaged home in Syria holds more meaning than life in an asylum country, it carries memories of revolution and triumph (Photo: SANA)A homecoming of hope: Syrian families return to Busra al-Sham, Daraa, after years in exile
13 June 2025. After 12 years in Jordan’s Zaatari camp, Syrian refugees have returned to their hometown of Busra al-Sham in Daraa. The extent of the devastation they encountered was far greater than what they expected to find, yet some have managed to rebuild parts of their homes. One man said the joy of being in his home outweighs the hardships, as it stirs memories of the revolution and the victory. Since the fall of Assad, over a half million Syrians are estimated to have returned as of mid-May.
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Hind Kabawat (centre), Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, joins the Syrian delegation at the Global Coalition for Social Justice Forum (Photo: SANA)Syria reaffirms commitment to social justice at global forum in Geneva
12 June 2025. A Syrian delegation led by Hind Kabawat, Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, participates in the Global Coalition for Social Justice Forum, held alongside the 113th International Labor Conference in Geneva. The Ministry affirms that Syria’s presence highlights its ongoing commitment to social justice, international cooperation, and sustainable development. The delegation focuses on protecting vulnerable groups and promoting labor rights and workplace fairness.
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Rabbi Abraham Cooper, Associate Dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, in his Los Angeles office on December 10, 2015 (REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo)Faith meets diplomacy: interfaith visit to Syria sparks dialogue on peace prospects
11 June 2025. Reverend Johnnie Moore and Rabbi Abraham Cooper, long-time advocates of interfaith dialogue in Arab nations, visited Syria to promote peace efforts and held talks with Syria’s president, Ahmad al-Sharra, who is Muslim. Speaking to Reuters after the trip, Moore expresses optimism about future peace, stating it is “very possible, if not probable,” adding that Syria must prioritize internal stability before broader regional progress can take place.
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US Special Envoy to Syria, Thomas Barrack, describes President Ahmad al-Sharaa as ‘a pivotal figure in the rebuilding of Syria’ (Photo: SANA)US diplomat underscores power of hope in the face of harsh reality
11 June 2025. Ambassador Barrack praises Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa for his leadership of Syria’s reconstruction, saying the government is handling the situation “in the best way possible.” He stated that by lifting sanctions, the US hopes to remove obstacles to Syria’s economic recovery and that it seeks transparency, not control. “A drop of hope may be more powerful than a tank full of a bad reality,” the ambassador said.
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A guard examines a 1,500-year-old Byzantine engraved stone unearthed during post-war reconstruction in Maarat al-Numan, Syria, May 30. (© Omar Albam, AP)Ancient Byzantine tomb found beneath war-ravaged Syrian home
10 June 2025. As residents return to rebuild after years of conflict, a 1,500-year-old Byzantine tomb, marked by Christian symbols and artifacts, was uncovered beneath a war-damaged home in Maarat al-Numan, northern Syria. The archaeological discovery highlights the rich and complex heritage of Idlib province. With over 800 sites, including an ancient city, it holds a third of Syria’s monuments.
Read more at: FRANCE 24
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IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi speaks in Vienna on June 18, 2025, describing recent joint efforts with Syria as “a new beginning” in bilateral cooperation. (Photo: SANA)Syria and the International Atomic Energy Agency forge a new chapter in nuclear and humanitarian cooperation
9 June 2025. Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi announces that recent developments between Syria and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mark a “new beginning” in their cooperation. Speaking at the Agency’s Governors’ Council in Vienna, he calls Syria’s decision to grant full and unrestricted access to nuclear sites “an important step towards enhancing transparency and building mutual trust.” He also confirms the signing of agreements under the “Atoms for Food” and “Hope Radiation” initiatives, which aim to enhance humanitarian and technical support in areas such as agriculture, nutrition, and cancer care.
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EU commissioner Dubravka Suica speaks to the media at the 9th Brussels conference, “Standing with Syria,” in Belgium on 17 March 2025. (Reuters on Alarabiya English website 5 June 2025)“I came here with a clear message that we are here to assist and help Syria on its recovery”
7 June 2025. European Commissioner Dubravka Suica announced a €175 million EU recovery package for Syria, aimed at rebuilding key sectors like energy, education, health, and agriculture. Speaking in Damascus, she emphasized that reconstruction must be Syria-led and support economic stability, institutions, and human rights. She called the initiative a “new chapter” in EU–Syria relations.
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The Governor of Daraa commends President Al-Sharaa’s visit, appreciating his dedication to direct engagement with the people. (SANA website 6 June 2025)Al Sharaa visits Daraa, cradle of the Syrian revolution
6 June 2025. Governor Taha Al-Zoubi described the visit as a significant milestone on the path to national recovery and praised the president’s efforts to improve economic and living conditions. Al-Zoubi, governor of the province where Syria’s 2011 uprising against tyranny began, stated: “Daraa, which was the first to call for dignity and freedom, renews its commitment to working and cooperating to build the Syria of the future—a just and strong Syria.” While visiting the largely Sunni area, the president met with a delegation of Christian clergy.
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A wide view of the Security Council meeting on chemical weapons in Syria. (UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe on UN website 7 March 2025)UN disarmament chief praises Syria’s cooperation as chemical weapons inspections move forward, amid ongoing concerns
5 June 2025. Addressing the Security Council, UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Izumi Nakamitsu, commended the commitment of the new Syrian authorities “to fully and transparently cooperate” with UN inspections. She also noted many unresolved issues remaining from the Assad regime’s stockpiling of chemical weapons and urged additional UN support to help rid the country of chemical weapons.
Read more at: UN News
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President Al Sharaa to make landmark visit to New York this September. (Getty on The New Arab website 3 June 2025)Syrian President expected to address the UN and meet with US officials in September
4 June 2025. Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is set to visit the US in September, delivering a speech at the UN General Assembly—the first by a Syrian leader in six decades. He will also hold discussions with US officials. A State Department spokesman said the US intends to “begin a new era” in its relations with Syria.
Read more at: The Syrian Observer
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US Special Envoy to Syria Thomas Barak meets with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Istanbul, 14 May 2025. (Reem Abdulhameed /MHD Ibrahim on SANA website 24 May)A pivotal shift in US engagement with Syria
3 June 2025. US Ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria, Thomas Barrack, announced the closing of most US military bases in Syria as well as Washington’s ongoing commitment to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the independent Kurdish-led military coalition in northeast Syria that has been allied with the US against IS. However, Barak stated the US would advocate for the SDF’s integration into Syria’s new national army.
Read more at: The Syrian Observer
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Syrian Minister for Social Affairs and Labor Hind Kabawat, speaks during an interview with the Associated Press, in Damascus, Syria, May 12. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)Hind Kabawat, minister of social affairs and labor, hopeful now
30 May 2025. The easing of sanctions will help tackle corruption and bring home millions of refugees, the minister said. “We would talk, make plans, but nothing could happen on the ground because sanctions were holding everything up and restricting our work.”
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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, look on as the Ministry of Energy sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with international companies to enhance investment in the energy sector. (Photo from SANA website 29 May 2025)Global companies sign agreements to invest in Syria’s energy sector
29 May 2025. Syria’s Ministry of Energy has signed agreements with a number of international companies that will boost economic development and accelerate reconstruction. The energy minister called the meeting an historic moment and a turning point for the country.
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President al-Sharaa attends the signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding between Syria’s energy ministry and the consortium formed by Qatar’s UCC Holding to promote investment in the energy sector. (Reuters photo on English Al Arabiya website 29 May 2025.)Syria signs a $7 billion deal to double its electricity supply
29 May 2025. The Syria Power Revival Initiative, a multi-national consortium of companies from Qatar, Turkey, and the US, aims to double the energy supply in a nation facing devastating shortages. With solar farms and gas turbines, it could create as many as 250,000 jobs.
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President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrives at Aleppo citadel for the “Aleppo, the Key to Victory” event. (SANA website 27 May 2025)Al-Sharaa tells jubilant crowd that reconstruction has just begun
28 May 2025. At an event honoring Aleppo’s fallen fighters in the December drive for liberation, al-Sharaa addressed an exuberant crowd. “Let us all unite and seek the help of God to create a bright future…” he declared to loud shouts of “Victory!”
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President al-Sharaa and Prime Minister al-Shaibani meet businessmen in UAE, April 14th (L24/Social Media)Syria is strengthening ties with gulf states as a vital strategy for future growth
27 May 2025. “Syria’s needs are huge,” says CEO of the International Rescue Committee, “but there is a sense of possibility for the first time in 14 years.” He stressed the importance of regional partnerships to rebuild the country.
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Trucks loaded with belongings of residents from the Areesha refugee camp who are returning home. (Photo © UNHCR/Hameed Maarouf on UN News website 27 May 2025)Belongings of internally displaced Syrians returning home
27 May 2025. Sanctions relief for Syria offers ‘powerful message of hope,’ says UN migration agency. The easing of sanctions sends “a powerful message of hope,” says UN agency. Since Assad’s overthrow, 500,000 refugees and 1.5 million internally displaced Syrians have returned home. In a reel, a woman reflects: “We were displaced for 13 years… now we feel like we’ve come out of a grave.”
Read more at: UN News
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People celebrate in Damascus on May 13, after the announcement of US lifting sanctions. (Yamam Al Shaar/Reuters)After 8 years in exile a journalist returns home, calling it surreal
20 May 2025. Living in ruins, cautiously rebuilding their lives, people celebrate the end of US sanctions in May. Most shocking to the writer was the fact that people can now speak openly at public gatherings, voicing political opinions without fear.
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron after a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, May 7, 2025. (REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/Pool/File Photo)Syria and Israel engage in indirect talks as Israeli air strikes continue
7 May 2025. During a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris, President al-Sharaa urges nations in communication with Israel to help put an end to Israel’s bombing of Syria.
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