UN Chief and Syrian President Discuss Political Transition in New York
Antonio Guterres welcomed steps taken toward political transition in Syria during talks with Ahmad al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, where the two discussed Syria's ongoing political transition, according to Anadolu Agency.
Guterres said he "welcomed the steps taken on the path of a political transition in Syria" during the meeting, signaling international engagement with developments in the country as it navigates a period of political change.
The meeting took place as world leaders gathered in New York for the UN General Assembly's session, providing an opportunity for direct dialogue between the UN chief and the Syrian president.
The report did not provide further details on specific commitments or next steps discussed during the meeting.
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- UN chief, Syrian president discuss political transition in New York — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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