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Ministry of Culture announces the first Damascus International Book Fair post-liberation to open on February 5, 2026. (L24)
Ministry of Culture announces the first Damascus International Book Fair post-liberation to open on February 5, 2026. (L24)

Return of Damascus International Book Fair restores Syria’s role in Arab and international cultural life

    25 January 2026.  The Ministry of Culture views the book fair as an occasion to reinforce national unity and reconnect the country with the world. Over 500 publishing houses from 35 countries will offer more than 100,000 book titles, plus over 500 writers, thinkers, and researchers will take part.Read more at:  LEVANT24

    Syrian President Ahmad Sharaa meets with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack at the People’s Palace in Damascus on January 18, 2026. (L24)
    Syrian President Ahmad Sharaa meets with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack at the People’s Palace in Damascus on January 18, 2026. (L24)

    International community backs Syria’s ceasefire agreement with SDF

      21 January 2026.  The US, the EU, Turkey and several Arab countries express broad support for Syria’s territorial unity, seeing the deal as a turning point in political and security spheres. US states its support of Syria’s capacity to combat ISIS and withdraws its support from SDF.Read more at: LEVANT 24

      Map of Syria showing areas under Syrian government control in green. (L24)
      Map of Syria showing areas under Syrian government control in green. (L24)

      Senior diplomatic source reveals government’s stance as ceasefire with SDF nears end.

        23 January 2026.  Damascus seeks to establish the rule of law across all Syrian territory, including the newly acquired Eastern region, says a source within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The January 18th agreement with SDF came after political channels had been exhausted and growing instability forced the state to intervene.Read more at:  SYRIAN OBSERVER

        President Ahmed al Sharaa proposes 14-point agreement to integrate the SDF integrated into military and state institutions, January 18, 2026. (BBC news)
        President Ahmed al Sharaa proposes 14-point agreement to integrate the SDF integrated into military and state institutions, January 18, 2026. (BBC news)

        New ceasefire allows SDF 4 days to consider government’s plan for peaceful integration

          20 January 2026.  The SDF declared its “full commitment to the ceasefire” and said it was ready to “move forward with implementing” the 14-point agreement reached with the government on January 18th to end two weeks of clashes, though certain issues remained unresolved.Read more at: BBC NEWS

          Syrian Kurds (left) celebrate after the announcement of Presidential Decree restoring citizenship and language rights to Syrian Kurds. (SANA; AlJazeera)
          Syrian Kurds (left) celebrate after the announcement of Presidential Decree restoring citizenship and language rights to Syrian Kurds. (SANA; AlJazeera)

          Presidential decree declares Kurds inseparable element of nation, integral to the national fabric

            17 January 2026.  Presidential Decree No.13 ends decades of Kurdish marginalization, recognizing their full citizenship and cultural rights and adopting Kurdish as a national language. The move reflects new government’s commitment to equality, unity, and repairing past policies of division.Read more at:  SANAWatch video at: AL JAZEERA

            President Ahmad al-Sharaa met with European Council President, António Costa, and European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, at People’s Palace in Damascus. (SANA)
            President Ahmad al-Sharaa met with European Council President, António Costa, and European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, at People’s Palace in Damascus. (SANA)

            Syrian and European Union leaders begin new era of cooperation

              9 January 2026.  President al-Sharaa and Foreign Minister al-Shaibani held talks with European leaders focused on Syria’s reconstruction and stability. They also discussed economic cooperation, humanitarian issues, and migration, emphasizing Syria’s territorial unity and a constructive partnership with the EU.Read more at:  SANA

              President al-Sharaa discusses coastal coexistence with notables from Lattakia and Tartous at the People’s Palace, Damascus, 13 December 2025. (SANA)
              President al-Sharaa discusses coastal coexistence with notables from Lattakia and Tartous at the People’s Palace, Damascus, 13 December 2025. (SANA)

              Syria is one indivisible homeland where law will resolve conflicts, President affirms

                14 December 2025.  In meeting with coastal leaders, President al-Sharaa underscored the importance of preserving national cohesion and consolidating stability, as Syria enters a new phase of reconstruction based on partnership with the people and governed by law, where justice is guaranteed and citizens’ rights are safeguarded.Read more at:  SANA

                Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani in talks with Chinese officials in Beijing. (SANA)
                Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani in talks with Chinese officials in Beijing. (SANA)

                Syrian-Chinese relationship enters new phase with Al-Shaibani’s visit to Beijing

                  18 November 2025.  Foreign Minister al-Shaibani hailed his first official visit to China as a step toward advancing the nations’ partnership on the basis of mutual respect, with support for Syria’s reconstruction, and Beijing’s longstanding commitment to Syria’s sovereignty and unity.Read more at:  SANA