Readout of UN Secretary-General’s meeting with Syrian President
7/26/2026 12:20:31 PM
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres met on Saturday, 25 July, with H.E. Mr. Ahmad Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, during his visit to Damascus.
The Secretary-General welcomed the progress achieved in Syria’s political transition and underscored the importance of sustaining this momentum through inclusive participation, with a view to building a peaceful, stable and prosperous Syria for all Syrians.
The Secretary-General and President Al-Sharaa discussed ways to strengthen the partnership between the United Nations and Syria in support of the country’s political transition, recovery and reconstruction.
The Secretary-General reaffirmed the United Nations’ commitment to Syria’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity, and expressed deep concern regarding violations by Israel of the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement. He also emphasized the importance of preserving regional stability.
The Secretary-General reaffirmed the commitment of the United Nations to support the Syrian people and work in close partnership with the Syrian authorities during this important period of transition.
The Secretary-General welcomed the progress achieved in Syria’s political transition and underscored the importance of sustaining this momentum through inclusive participation, with a view to building a peaceful, stable and prosperous Syria for all Syrians.
The Secretary-General and President Al-Sharaa discussed ways to strengthen the partnership between the United Nations and Syria in support of the country’s political transition, recovery and reconstruction.
The Secretary-General reaffirmed the United Nations’ commitment to Syria’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity, and expressed deep concern regarding violations by Israel of the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement. He also emphasized the importance of preserving regional stability.
The Secretary-General reaffirmed the commitment of the United Nations to support the Syrian people and work in close partnership with the Syrian authorities during this important period of transition.