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Turkish, Syrian officials meet in Ankara for high-level discussions

(MENAFN) Turkish officials, including Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Defense Minister Yasar Guler, and Intelligence Chief Ibrahim Kalin, met on Sunday in Ankara with their Syrian counterparts for high-level discussions. According to diplomatic...

Syrian FM says ties with Lebanon have chance to turn around

(MENAFN) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said Friday that there is a significant opportunity to reshape Syria’s relationship with Lebanon, shifting it from past security tensions toward a constructive political and economic partnership,...

Syrian Foreign Minister Addresses Ties with Lebanon

(MENAFN) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani asserted on Friday that a significant moment has emerged to reshape Syria’s ties with Lebanon, transitioning from a strained, security-centered relationship into one built on political and...

FM of Syria seeks to enhance political, economic ties with Lebanon

(MENAFN) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani expressed Friday that there is a unique opportunity to transform the long-standing security-driven relationship between Syria and Lebanon into a political and economic partnership. His remarks...

Lebanon, Syria Commit to Stronger Relations

(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Friday that Lebanon is eager to forge “stronger and more balanced relations” with Syria, as he hosted Syrian Foreign Affairs Chief Asaad Hassan al-Shibani in Beirut. "Lebanon seeks to strengthen its...

Lavrov states Russian forces mission in Syria needs to be revised

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the mission of Russia’s military in Syria requires reassessment, with the possibility of converting its bases into humanitarian hubs. Since the overthrow of longtime Syrian President...

At Least Seven Injured in Blast in Syrian Town

(MENAFN) An explosion struck the town of Sabina, located southwest of Syria’s capital, Damascus, on Wednesday, injuring at least seven people, according to a state-run news outlet. Authorities are actively investigating the incident to determine...

Russia views Syrian’s elections as progress for nation's stability

(MENAFN) Russia views Syria’s recent parliamentary elections as a crucial move toward consolidating national stability and reinforcing state institutions, according to statements from the Russian Foreign Ministry. "We view the elections as a...

Blast Injures Eight in Syrian Town of Sabina

(MENAFN) An explosion of "unknown origin" rocked the town of Sabina, located southwest of Damascus, late Wednesday, injuring at least eight people, the Syrian Civil Defense reported. According to the agency’s Telegram post, one of the injured...

Russia considers Syrian elections as vital move towards stability

(MENAFN) Russia has described the recent elections to Syria’s People’s Council as an important move toward consolidating stability and reinforcing the country’s state institutions, according to official statements. “We view the elections as a...

FM of Syria calls on SDF to enforce March 10 deal immediately

(MENAFN) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani has urged the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to immediately fulfill their commitments under the March 10 agreement, accusing the group of obstructing progress crucial to Syria’s security and...

Russia Views Syria’s Parliamentary Vote as Key Step Toward Stability

(MENAFN) Russia has praised the recent elections to Syria’s People’s Council as a crucial move toward stabilizing the nation and reinforcing its government structures, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced Wednesday. “We...

Syrian Defense Minister, SDF Commander Reach Ceasefire

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Syrian Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra revealed that he had convened in Damascus with Mazloum Abdi, the head of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), where they successfully came to terms on a prompt cessation of hostilities...

Syria reveals first legislative voting results since Assad’s fall

(MENAFN) Syria’s electoral commission announced Monday the official results of the country’s first parliamentary elections since the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime. During a press briefing in Damascus, Nawar Najmeh, spokesperson for the...

Syria Reveals Final Results of Parliamentary Vote

(MENAFN) Syria’s transitional authorities revealed Monday the conclusive outcomes of the country’s inaugural parliamentary elections since the overthrow of former President Bashar al-Assad last December, describing the vote as both transparent and...

Syria starts counting votes for first elections since Assad’s fall

(MENAFN) Vote counting started Sunday evening in Syria following the close of the country’s first parliamentary elections since the overthrow of the Bashar al-Assad regime. “Votes are being counted after polls closed in all provinces,” said Nawar...

Syria concludes first parliamentary elections

(MENAFN) Syria held its first parliamentary elections since the fall of Bashar Assad’s government on Sunday, according to reports. Between 7,000 and 8,000 voters selected by the Central Electoral Commission of the Syrian Arab Republic chose 140...

Syria Holds First Parliamentary Elections Since Assad's Fall

(MENAFN) Syria completed its initial parliamentary elections following the collapse of Bashar Assad’s administration on Sunday. The vote marked a significant political development in the country’s transition. Between 7,000 and 8,000 individuals,...

Syria Kicks Off First Parliamentary Elections Since Assad's Fall

(MENAFN) Syria's transitional government initiated the country's first parliamentary elections on Sunday since the December ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad. This marks a pivotal step in Syria's ongoing post-conflict political...

Syria Launches First Post-Assad Parliamentary Elections

(MENAFN) Syria officially kicked off its parliamentary elections on Sunday, marking a significant step in the country's political transition following the collapse of the Assad regime. According to a local news agency, accredited electoral centers...