The US government has been urged to remove the devastating sanctions imposed on Damascus by the nation’s incumbent foreign minister. During his foreign tour, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani is in Doha to solicit assistance following Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow. Al-Shaibani warned during a talk with Qatari counterpart that Washington’s sanctions on Syrian interests were impeding the war-torn nation’s speedy rehabilitation.
He clarified that the sanctions act as a roadblock to the Syrian public’s quick rehabilitation and advancement. The country awaits foreign collaborations and solutions. “We reaffirm our demands that the United States remove these sanctions, which are no longer directed at the Syrian people as they once were.”
The Prime Minister of the Arab nation likewise met with Murhaf Abu Qasra, the defense minister of Syria, according to an announcement from the nation’s Foreign Ministry. The Syrian PM agenda in Doha included a meeting with Anas Khattab, the country’s new intelligence chief.
The premier of Qatar reaffirmed the government of Qatar’s commitment to Syria’s autonomy, cohesion, and integrity. Al-Shaibani gave the Qataris a detailed plan for Syria’s immediate future. Additionally, Qatar’s Minister of State emphasized the actions that the newly established Syrian government will follow. Al-Khulaifi said Doha is collaborating with Syria to stop foreign intervention in Syrian internal affairs.
According to Al-Shaibani, the plan of action aims to reconstruct our nation and mend its ties with the Arab world and other countries. Additionally, it will make it feasible for the Syrian citizens to acquire their fundamental and civic services. According to the temporary prime minister, Damascus also offers an administration that the Syrian public believe reflects them and all of its constituents.
Active Diplomacy
Al-Shaibani’s trip follows his Qatari counterpart’s trip to Syria by almost a fortnight. The premier of Qatar met with representatives of the new government. Shortly before to Al-Khulaifi’s visit, Doha had inaugurated its embassy in Syrian capital. After al-Assad violently suppressed popular demonstrations, the embassy had been shuttered for over 13 years.
Since leaving Syria last month, Al-Assad has sought sanctuary in Russia. Doha did not recognize him like other Arab nations did during the last months of his ruling. Rich Gulf governments are willing to make investments in Syria, according to the country’s new leadership. It may aid in restoring the nation’s foundations of economy and bolstering its financial systems, which has been devastated by almost ten years of conflict.
Al-Shaibani is anticipated to go to Amman and Abu Dhabi during his regional tour. As stated on his social media post, he seeks to “support stability, security, economic recovery, and build distinguished partnerships.”
Last Wednesday, he left for Saudi Arabia for the initial time since taking power. Saudi leaders talked on ways to help Syria’s transitioning government. Lebanon’s interim Prime Minister Najib Mikati also spoke with de facto Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa over the phone. After confrontations between Syrian militants and Lebanese forces, the two sides agreed to bring peace back along their borderline.
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