Multiple Western and Arab countries have pledged to help rebuild Syria following a conference in Paris organized by the French government. The goal of the conference is to facilitate Syria’s political transition after the fall of long-time president Bashar al-Assad. Signatories of a declaration at the conference include countries such as Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, France, Germany, Italy, Greece, and G7 members Canada and Japan. The declaration emphasizes the need for a Syrian-led transition and support for the new government to combat extremism and terrorism. French President Emmanuel Macron stated that fighting terrorist organizations like the Islamic State remains a top priority.
The EU is working towards lifting sanctions against the Assad regime to aid in Syria’s recovery and reconstruction efforts. The conference also saw the establishment of a working group under the UN to coordinate relief efforts for the war-torn country. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced a pledge of €50 million in aid to Syria for 2025.
Syria’s interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former rebel with ties to Al-Qaida, has assured the international community that he has broken with his jihadist past. The new Syrian government, set to take office on March 1, aims to represent the diversity of Syrian society. The conference attendees also highlighted the importance of including members of the Syrian diaspora in the transition process.
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