Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya arrived in Damascus to express Gulf solidarity with Syria and called for the removal of international sanctions. His visit, endorsed by the GCC, aims to engage with new Syrian leadership and emphasizes the integral nature of Syria’s security to regional stability.
On Monday, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya visited Damascus, delivering a strong message of Gulf solidarity with Syria. He emphasized the necessity of lifting international sanctions against Syria, framing it as a crucial step towards ensuring regional stability. This visit, sanctioned by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and following a Gulf ministerial meeting in Kuwait City, is seen as part of a broader effort to engage with Syria’s new leadership after significant political changes in the country. Al-Yahya expressed that Syria’s security is essential for the stability of the Gulf region and urged the international community to reassess the sanctions imposed on the nation. The delegation met with Ahmad Al-Sharaa, the new head of Syria’s administration, marking another step in the increasing diplomatic engagement with the new Syrian leadership following the exit of President Bashar al-Assad, who had been in power for nearly 25 years.
The recent political landscape in Syria has shifted dramatically following the removal of former President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The Baath Party, which had ruled since 1963, faced significant opposition, resulting in Assad’s departure to Russia amid escalating protests and unrest. The political vacuum left by Assad has prompted regional actors, particularly within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), to reassess their engagement with Syria, leading to increased diplomatic efforts to support the new administration and advocate for a lifting of international sanctions.
The visit by the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister to Damascus underscores the GCC’s commitment to fostering diplomatic relations with Syria following the recent political upheavals. By advocating for the removal of sanctions, the Gulf states aim to contribute to Syria’s security and regional stability. This initiative reflects a broader trend among Gulf states to engage with Syria’s new leadership as they navigate the post-Assad political landscape.
Original Source: news.az
