18 August 2026. Syria and the IAEA announced they have entered a new phase of relations, marked by Syria’s transparency and focus on peaceful nuclear activities. Minister al-Shaibani, addressing the legacy of the ousted regime, said Syria looks forward to international cooperation in this sphere.Read more at: SANA
17 August 2026. Syria is expanding diplomatic efforts to counter attempts by Israel to alter the legal status of the occupied Golan, with President al-Sharaa calling such attempts ‘null and void’. The UN has repeatedly called for Israel’s withdrawal to the June 4, 1967 border, backed by 123 nations as of December 2025, along with the European Union and other international bodies.Read more at: SANA
9 August 2026. After 18 months of negotiations, Russia agreed to end its use of Hmeimem air base in Latakia and part of Tartus port as military outposts that it controlled since 2011, under the former regime. Damascus will utilize the bases for civilian purposes, plus cooperative joint training centers with Moscow.Read more at: FRANCE 24
5 August 2026. Dr. Amer Fakhoury, expert in international law and relations, sees Russia’s new ambassador to Syria as a needed shift in strategy, given Syria’s expanding network of regional and international relations. In place of military force, Russia will have to rely on diplomacy, negotiations and economic engagement.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
5 August 2026. Following diplomatic overtures and statements by President al-Sharaa stressing his belief in diplomacy, and that the region must move beyond decades of war, the Hezbollah leader expressed openness to a meeting, calling for strengthening “positive, brotherly relations” between Damascus and Beirut.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
26 July 2026. In a wide-ranging interview with Al Jazeera, President al-Sharaa stated that Syria, along with several partner countries, is pursuing a security agreement with Israel. Seen as a step toward fuller resolution of the conflict, the agreement would not compromise Syria’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights.Read more at: AL JAZEERAWatch video at: AL JAZEERAWatch complete interview (52 mins) at: AL JAZEERA
25 July 2026. The visit of Antonio Guterres to Syria, the first visit by a UN secretary-general in 17 years, marks a significant step in UN-Syria relations. Lauding the nation’s determination to rebuild and underscoring the UN’s broad support, Guterres called upon the international community to aid Syria’s recovery.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
7 July 2026. Calling Emmanuel Macron’s visit a historic milestone, President al-Sharaa said that Syria and France are “laying the foundations for a partnership built on tangible projects that serve the interests of our two peoples.” They restored ambassadorial ties and agreed on broad political, economic and security cooperation.Read more at: SANA
28 June 2026. The Arab Parliament, consisting of 22 member states, reaffirmed its backing of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, while condemning Israel’s repeated attacks on Syria and Lebanon. It reaffirmed its support for the inalienable rights of Palestinians and called for closer coordination among the member states.Read more at: SANA
24 June 2026. Syria received support from the UN Security Council for its pursuit of accountability for the past regime’s crimes, and for anti-terrorism and related efforts. There were calls for long-term investment by member states in Syria’s multi-tiered progress toward stabilization, in the face of Israel’s ongoing attacks.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
6 May 2026. The UN is closing a humanitarian corridor from Turkey to Syria that was used to deliver emergency aid, as Syria moves toward economic development. While humanitarian needs remain critical for nearly half the population, expanding trade across the border with Turkey will help restore Syria’s role as a trade bridge across the Fertile Crescent.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
29 April 2026. Syria’s new leadership is pursuing restraint and regional neutrality, focusing on reconstruction while resisting pressure to enter wider confrontations. UN Ambassador Ibrahim Olabi described Syria as “a bridge for encounter, not an arena for conflict.”Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
