Berlin: German Prime Minister Olaf Scholz on Friday said to Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharraa that Berlin is ready to help move towards a “free and safe” future after Bashar al-Assad’s expulsion He said he was there.
Scholz “shals the reconstruction of Syria, expressing his will to ensure that Syria can become a free and safe home for all,” said Steffen Hebestreit, the prime minister’s spokesman, in a statement. I stated.
In his first call with the new Syrian leader, Skolts “congratulated the Syrian people on their success in ending the terrifying reign of Assad’s regime.”
Sharaa was appointed interim president of Syria at the end of January, with Islamic-led rebels overthrowing Assad and the removed rule of the family iron for over 50 years.
Skolts told the new Syrian leaders, “a comprehensive political process…it will allow all Syrians to participate, regardless of their ethnicity or religious organization.”
According to the statement, the prime minister also emphasized “the continued importance of fighting terrorism for the security of Syria.”
Germany will work with European and international partners in this regard, Scholz said.
Sharaa has pushed for rebuilding Syrian diplomatic relations since Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) led the Assad overthrow.
However, the country faces a difficult transition amidst the unresolved territorial and governance challenges.
The southern army, including the Druze minority, responded carefully to new authorities in Damascus, but Kurdish forces in the north and northeastern areas continue to fight Pro-Turkey fighters.
