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President Al-Sharaa holds August dialogue in Idlib, emphasising the importance of maintaining unity. (video still, Qusay Noor YouTube channel)
President Al-Sharaa holds August dialogue in Idlib, emphasising the importance of maintaining unity. (video still, Qusay Noor YouTube channel)

President declares Syria unbreakable

    23 August 2025.  President Ahmad al-Sharaa declared in a recent speech in Idlib, that Syria’s unity is non-negotiable, that partition is not an option and that attempts to form internal cantons within the country are “impossible.” He also stated that international efforts to weaken Syria internally were “unrealistic.” The president underscored the importance of reconciliation efforts in Suwayda and Daraa and affirmed that possession of arms would be limited to state institutions.Read more at:  LEVANT24

    UN Special Envoy, Geir Pedersen, addresses extended Security Council session on Syria. (SANA)
    UN Special Envoy, Geir Pedersen, addresses extended Security Council session on Syria. (SANA)

    UN leaders rally behind Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and stability

      21 August 2025.  The UN Special Envoy to Syria told the Security Council that Syria is “witnessing a state of calm.”  He affirmed the importance of efforts to monitor the ceasefire in Sweida, asserting the necessity for the country’s peaceful transition. UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs called on the UN to shift from humanitarian aid to long-term support for Syria’s development and reconstruction.  Security Council members condemned Israeli strikes and praised the new government’s policies and progress.Read more at:  SANA

      President Ahmad al-Sharaa addresses nation after securing the Suwayda (Sweida) ceasefire. (ENAB BALADI)
      President Ahmad al-Sharaa addresses nation after securing the Suwayda (Sweida) ceasefire. (ENAB BALADI)

      President announces ceasefire, pledging to protect all minorities and the rule of law

        19 July 2025.  The Syrian president called Suwayda’s violence “a dangerous turning point,” stating the clashes “nearly spiralled out of control,” and crediting the state’s intervention for calming tensions. He blamed Israel for escalating the crisis and praised the US, along with Turkey, Jordan and neighbouring countries, for brokering the ceasefire. Affirming that Suwayda “remains an integral part of the Syrian state,” he added, “the Druze community forms a fundamental pillar of Syria’s national fabric.”Read more at: ENAB BALADI

        US and Jordan join with Syria to ensure Sweida (Suwayda) ceasefire holds
        US and Jordan join with Syria to ensure Sweida (Suwayda) ceasefire holds

        Syria and allies agree on steps to implement the ceasefire

          19 July 2025.  Immediately following the ceasefire announcement, tri-partite talks were held in Amman, Jordon to consolidate the agreement. The foreign ministers of Syria and Jordan, along with the US special envoy, agreed on operational steps to prevent more bloodshed. The US and Jordan pledged solidarity with Syria and their full support for its unity, stability, and sovereignty. Their joint aim is to guarantee the security of the country and its citizens, and to ensure the rule of law.Read more at: SANA

          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. Read more at: Alarabiya News