Press Releases

Syrian Government Launches Offensive on Foreign Jihadists

(MENAFN) The newly-established Syrian authorities have reportedly initiated a large-scale military operation targeting the remaining foreign jihadist groups in the northwestern region of Idlib. The operation appears to focus primarily on militants...

Syria’s president’s trip to Moscow symbolizes milestone in their ties

(MENAFN) Earlier this month, Syria’s transitional president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, made his inaugural official visit to Moscow, marking the first time a Syrian leader has traveled to Russia since Bashar Assad’s regime collapsed in December 2024. The...

Syrian authorities launch army operation targeting foreign jihadists

(MENAFN) Syrian authorities have reportedly launched a major operation against remaining foreign jihadist groups in the northwestern province of Idlib, with a particular focus on militants from France, according to reports. The government has...

Syrian FM announces first visit to China

(MENAFN) Syria’s foreign minister announced Saturday that he will make his first official visit to China in early November, responding to an invitation from Beijing, according to reports. “We have redefined our relationship with China, which had...

Israeli Forces Shell Southern Syria’s Daraa Province

(MENAFN) The Israeli military bombarded a location in Syria’s southern Daraa region on Wednesday evening, deploying three distinct types of ordnance, according to local news outlets. The attack, which hit northwest of the village of Koya, was...

Israeli Forces Launch Strike on Village in Southern Syria’s Daraa

(MENAFN) The Israeli military struck an area in Syria’s southern Daraa province Wednesday evening, deploying three types of munitions, local sources reported. The attack targeted a zone northwest of the village of Koya, accompanied by intermittent...

Syria Eyes Restoring Strategic Ties with Russia

(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa declared on Wednesday that his country is ready to renew its longstanding alliance with Russia, emphasizing the importance of their historic cooperation and mutual strategic interests. “We respect all the...

Syrian leader, Putin hold talks in Kremlin

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Moscow on Wednesday, highlighting the long-standing historical and friendly relations between the two nations. According to reports, al-Sharaa emphasized Moscow’s...

Syrian President Pays Visit to Russia

(MENAFN) The Kremlin revealed on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will host Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa for his inaugural official trip to Russia. According to a statement from the Kremlin, "The leaders intend to discuss the...

Syria’s Finance Minister Reveals Reform Plan to Drive Investment

(MENAFN) Syria’s Finance Minister Yisr Barnieh outlined on Wednesday a strategic reform plan aimed at fostering a business-friendly environment and attracting foreign capital, despite ongoing sanctions. Speaking at the IMF and World Bank annual...

World Bank says it will cost hundreds of billions to rebuild Syria

(MENAFN) The World Bank has projected that rebuilding war-ravaged Syria will require between $140 billion and $345 billion, with a conservative estimate of around $216 billion. According to the development organization’s report The Syrian...

Turkey prolongs its military presence in Iraq and Syria

(MENAFN) The Turkish parliament has approved a proposal from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to extend the deployment of Turkish forces in Iraq and Syria for an additional three years, according to reports from local media. The motion, which passed...

Syrian President Vows Legal Pursuit of Assad

(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa announced on Monday that his administration intends to pursue justice against former leader Bashar al-Assad through every lawful channel available, while avoiding direct confrontation with Russia, where...

Turkey, Syria hold talks on defense, security problems in Damascus

(MENAFN) A delegation from Türkiye's Ministry of National Defense made an official trip to Damascus on Friday for talks focused on security and defense coordination with Syria’s new administration. The Turkish delegation, led by Lt. Gen. Ilkay...

Turkish Defense Officials Hold High-Level Talks in Damascus

(MENAFN) A group representing the Turkish National Defense Ministry conducted a formal trip to Damascus, the capital of Syria, on Friday. This official mission marked a significant moment in the diplomatic interactions between the two neighboring...

Fidan discuss follow up on security talks with Syrian counterpart

(MENAFN) Reports indicate that Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke by phone with his Syrian counterpart, Hassan al-Shaibani, on Friday to discuss follow-up actions from last weekend’s security talks in Ankara. According to Turkish...

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...

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...