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- Asaad Al-Shaibani says Syria entering a new phase 鈥榯hat embraces diversity, guarantees representation, preserves dignity鈥�
- 鈥楽yria is for all Syrians, with no place for marginalization or exclusion,鈥� FM tells Baghdad forum
BAGHDAD: Syria has begun taking serious steps toward national recovery and reconciliation, based on a commitment to inclusivity and sovereignty, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani said on Saturday during his address at the 34th Arab Summit in Baghdad.
Delivering his country鈥檚 remarks at the high-level gathering, Al-Shaibani said Syria was entering a new phase of 鈥渋nclusive national dialogue that embraces diversity, guarantees representation, and preserves dignity.鈥�
He added that the move marked what he described as an unprecedented effort to rebuild the nation on foundations that reject marginalization and exclusion.
鈥淪yria is for all Syrians, with no place for marginalization or exclusion,鈥� he declared, underlining the country鈥檚 refusal to accept 鈥済uardianship鈥� or to serve as a battleground for external conflicts.
Al-Shaibani also welcomed the recent decision by US President Donald Trump to lift sanctions imposed on Syria, a move he hailed as a 鈥減ositive and important step鈥� on the path to national reconstruction.
He credited 鈥渟incere Arab diplomatic efforts鈥� for helping to bring about the breakthrough.
The minister extended special thanks to 萝莉视频 and Turkiye for their role as effective mediators at a 鈥減ivotal historical moment,鈥� and expressed deep gratitude to Qatar, the UAE, Jordan, and member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council for their support during what he called a 鈥渄elicate stage鈥� for Syria.
鈥淟ifting the sanctions is not the end, but rather the beginning of a path that we hope will be paved with real cooperation and the integration of Arab efforts,鈥� he said.
He also stressed the need to work together to bolster regional development, safeguard Arab national security, and enhance overall stability.
Al-Shaibani revealed that Syria was finalizing preparations for a national parliament that would represent the full spectrum of Syrian society, alongside efforts to draft a permanent constitution aimed at protecting rights, upholding sovereignty, and establishing the rule of law.
鈥淎ny project aimed at weakening or dividing the Syrian state under any pretext is categorically rejected by the Syrian state and people in all their components,鈥� he said.