UNGA: Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa made history on Wednesday by delivering an address to the United Nations General Assembly, becoming the first Syrian leader in nearly sixty years to speak at the world stage. 


UNGA: Ahmad Al-Sharaa Marks First Syrian Speech in Six Decades, Urges Ceasefire in Gaza 

Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa on Wednesday (September 24) became the first Syrian leader to address the United Nations General Assembly in six decades. The Syrian leader said, “Syrian story is filled with emotions, and it mixes pain with hope. The Syrian story is a story of struggle between good and evil.” Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa addressed the United Nations General Assembly, emphasising his country's long struggle against oppression and the significant strides made since last December's unexpected victory. He spoke of the decades of hardship endured by the Syrian people, saying, “For years, we have faced injustice, deprivation, and repression. But we rose to claim our dignity.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-dallas-shooter-had-anti-ice-written-on-one-of-his-bullets-says-fbi-chief-kash-patel-shares-photo-1758729648778">'Dallas shooter had ANTI-ICE written on his bullets': Trump admin blames media after attack on immigration facility, calls out ‘far-left rhetoric'</a>&nbsp;Al-Sharaa also highlighted Syria's recent progress, which he described as a ‘unique achievement’ for the country. He credited this success to the solidarity of the Syrian people, their efforts to dismantle sectarian divisions, and their determination to prevent further attempts to fracture the country.&nbsp;In his speech, Al-Sharaa outlined the key reforms implemented since the regime's restoration, including the establishment of new laws, the creation of democratic institutions, and the engagement of international businesses. He also called for the complete removal of sanctions, which he argued continue to hinder the country's recovery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Al-Sharaa's address was brief but pointed, and he concluded by expressing Syria's deep understanding of the devastation caused by war. “We have experienced suffering that we wish on no one,” he remarked. "As one of the countries most acutely aware of the horrors of conflict, we stand in solidarity with the people of Gaza, including its children and women, and with all those suffering from violence and aggression. We call for an immediate ceasefire."

'We stand firmly with the people of Gaza', says Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa at UNGA

Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa on Wednesday (September 24) became the first Syrian leader to address the United Nations General Assembly in six decades. The Syrian leader said, “Syrian story is filled with emotions, and it mixes pain with hope. The Syrian story is a story of struggle between good and evil.” Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa addressed the United Nations General Assembly, emphasising his country's long struggle against oppression and the significant strides made since last December's unexpected victory. He spoke of the decades of hardship endured by the Syrian people, saying, “For years, we have faced injustice, deprivation, and repression. But we rose to claim our dignity.” Also Read: 'Dallas shooter had ANTI-ICE written on his bullets': Trump admin blames media after attack on immigration facility, calls out ‘far-left rhetoric' Al-Sharaa also highlighted Syria's recent progress, which he described as a ‘unique achievement’ for the country. He credited this success to the solidarity of the Syrian people, their efforts to dismantle sectarian divisions, and their determination to prevent further attempts to fracture the country. In his speech, Al-Sharaa outlined the key reforms implemented since the regime's restoration, including the establishment of new laws, the creation of democratic institutions, and the engagement of international businesses. He also called for the complete removal of sanctions, which he argued continue to hinder the country's recovery. Al-Sharaa's address was brief but pointed, and he concluded by expressing Syria's deep understanding of the devastation caused by war. “We have experienced suffering that we wish on no one,” he remarked. "As one of the countries most acutely aware of the horrors of conflict, we stand in solidarity with the people of Gaza, including its children and women, and with all those suffering from violence and aggression. We call for an immediate ceasefire."

Al-Sharaa's address was his debut at the United Nations General Assembly, and it was for the first time that a Syrian president has attended the international summit since 1967

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati met on Saturday the head of Syria’s administration Ahmad Al-Sharaa at the People's Palace in Damascus. Watch this report for more details!

Lebanese PM meets Syria's new leader Al-Sharaa in Damascus

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UNGA: Ahmad Al-Sharaa Marks First Syrian Speech in Six Decades, Urges Ceasefire in Gaza

'We stand firmly with the people of Gaza', says Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa

Lebanese PM meets Syria's new leader Al-Sharaa in Damascus