The United States of America announced, “It will not continue to offer rewards for the arrest of the leader of Hayyat Tahrir al-Sham (formerly the Al-Nusra Front, which is banned in Russia and several countries), Ahmed Al-Sharaa (Al-Julani), after obtaining guarantees from him that terrorist formations will not pose a threat in Syria.” Or outside it.”
US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Barbara Leaf, said, “Al-Sharaa promised America, after a meeting with an American delegation in the Syrian capital, Damascus, that terrorist groups will not pose a threat inside Syria or outside its borders,” according to Western media.
Leaf added: “We also discussed the urgent need to ensure that terrorist groups are unable to pose a threat inside or outside Syria, including to America and our partners in the region, and Ahmed Al-Sharaa committed to that.”
She continued: “Based on our discussion, I told Al-Sharaa that we will not seek rewards for his arrest, a reward offer that has been in effect for years.”
US Assistant Secretary of State Barbara Leaf said: “We are looking at sanctions, and the new Syrian government must be responsive and show progress.”
She continued: “Al-Sharaa is pragmatic, and we heard very practical and moderate statements from him about women’s issues and equal rights,” adding: “We will provide technical support to Syria to document Assad’s crimes, and mass graves will be a priority for us.”
Leaf said: “During the meeting in Damascus, Washington welcomed the promising statements from the new Syrian authorities, but expects concrete steps from them.”
She added in press statements: “I met with representatives of the interim authorities, including Ahmed Al-Sharaa, to discuss the set of principles agreed upon by the United States and our regional partners in Aqaba. We welcomed the promising statements and look forward to making progress on these principles. They are evident in actions, not just words.”
She continued, “The American side conveyed a message to the new Syrian authorities about the importance of inclusiveness and broad consultations during the transitional phase.”
“We fully support the Syrian-led political process that would lead to an inclusive and representative government that respects the rights of all Syrians, including women and different ethnic and religious communities,” Liv continued.
Washington: Iran has no role in the future of Syria after regime change
Lev also said, “The United States does not see a role for Iran in the future of Syria after the change of power there, and that Tehran’s influence in Syria is extremely negative.”
She added: “As of today, Iran will not have any role and it should not do so.” “Frankly, Iran has been a predator in Syria for decades, engaging in destructive behavior.”
She pointed out that “Washington believes that Iran has been exercising a destructive influence on Syria for a long time,” and stressed that “it is difficult to imagine why Iran should play any role in Syria’s future?”
Lev pointed out that “Türkiye still plays an important role in Syria due to its historical influence, its neighborhood and its security interests in Syria.”
In turn, the new authorities in Syria indicated in a statement that “the Syrian people stand at the same distance from all countries and parties in the region without putting Syria in a state of polarization,” following the first official meeting between the leader of the new Syrian administration, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, “Abu Muhammad al-Julani,” And an American diplomatic delegation.
The new authorities confirmed, “They want to contribute to regional peace and build strategic partnerships with countries in the region.”
She stressed “Syria’s role in achieving regional peace and building distinguished strategic partnerships with the countries of the region.”
The General Command of Military Operations in Syria said in a statement: “The American side affirmed its commitment to supporting the people and the new Syrian administration, and affirmed standing with us in the face of outstanding issues such as the northeastern region of Syria, and the steps announced by the new administration, and thanked its efforts in launching the American Travis.”
The General Command statement added: “The American side praised the good management of the stage and the steps to form the Ministry of Defense and the unified army, and expressed its support for the steps of the new administration to achieve comprehensive representation of all components of the people. It also expressed its support for the steps of the new administration to achieve stability and advance growth.”
The statement continued: “We made clear to the American side that the people need great support to achieve recovery and recovery, and we called on them to lift the sanctions imposed on the Syrian people, and we also presented to them the development and institutionalization program that will be launched in the new Syria.”
He said: “We stressed the necessity of accountability and achieving justice by pursuing war criminals and symbols of the former regime. We also stressed Syria’s role in achieving regional peace, and we informed the American side that the Syrian people need a break from the scourge of war and conflicts.”
The US Embassy in Syria said that “Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Barbara Leaf, met yesterday, Friday, with officials from Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham to discuss the principles agreed upon by the United States and its partners in Aqaba to support the comprehensive political process led by Syria, which leads to a representative government that respects the rights of all Syrians.” “In her meeting, Liv also touched on regional events, Syria’s intention to be a good neighbor, and the importance of joint efforts to combat terrorism.”
Syrian sources indicated that “the American delegation canceled its press conference following its meeting with the leader of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, Ahmed al-Sharaa (al-Julani), in Damascus, for security reasons.”
The source confirmed, “The press conference was canceled due to security concerns, and that it will be held online to answer journalists’ questions.”
In 2017, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) offered a reward of $10 million to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest of Al-Sharaa, who was known at the time as “Abu Muhammad al-Julani.”
The Syrian Interim Government announces the launch of a comprehensive national dialogue within days
The Syrian newspaper Al-Watan reported yesterday, Friday, that “the country’s interim government is working to hold an expanded meeting in the capital, Damascus, to launch a comprehensive national dialogue in the coming days.”
The newspaper confirmed, quoting informed sources, that “the meeting will be attended by all bodies and representatives of the Syrian people and its components, and representatives of political groups, civil society, academic competencies, and independents will also be invited.”
The newspaper indicated that “representatives of the military factions of the revolution will also participate in the meeting,” and that “the meeting will lay the foundations for discussion regarding the transitional phase and the mechanism for managing state affairs in the coming period.”
The Syrian newspaper noted that “the Syrian Interim Government has completed its preparations for the meeting and it will be held in the coming days.”
Birbock: Kurdish armed groups in Syria should be disarmed
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said, “The Kurdish armed groups in Syria must be disarmed and included in the security forces of the new government in the country.”
Birbock indicated, after her talks with her Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan, in Ankara yesterday, Friday, that “the security of the Kurds is essential for a free Syria, but Turkish security concerns must also be addressed to ensure stability.”
She added: “Kurdish groups must be disarmed and integrated into the national security structure.”
Earlier, the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces, Mazloum Abdi, announced that “Kurdish fighters who came to Syria from various parts of the Middle East to support the Syrian Kurdish forces will leave if a ceasefire is reached in the confrontation with Turkey in northern Syria.”
“The withdrawal of non-Syrian Kurdish fighters represents one of the main demands of Turkey, which considers the Kurdish groups in Syria a threat to its national security and supports a new military campaign against them in the north,” according to Reuters.
Egyptian businessman: We hope that Syria will not turn into a new Afghanistan
The famous Egyptian businessman, Naguib Sawiris, “expressed his hope that Syria will not turn into a new Afghanistan, saying that he does not imagine that happening.”
Sawiris wrote on his account on the X website, saying: “I cannot imagine that Syria will become a new Afghanistan, nor do I hope for it, nor do I think it will happen.”
Sawiris continued: “Syria has a historic opportunity to be the first Arab civil democratic state in the Arab world. We ask God to stand with its people to achieve all its hopes for stability and progress.”
Last updated: December 21, 2024 – 11:33
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