US EditionA Syrian President Arrives in New York for UN General Assembly for the First Time in Nearly 60 Years
Al-Sharaa seeks to end Syria’s isolation by pushing for sanctions relief and advancing talks on security and political reforms, marking a key diplomatic milestone in decades.
- Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa addresses the United Nations General Assembly for the first time in over 60 years, marking a significant milestone for Syria, as reported by Al Jazeera.
- Al-Sharaa's attendance follows the end of Bashar Al-Assad's regime in December 2024, shifting away from 50 years of the Assad family's rule, according to Al Jazeera.
- His visit symbolizes a move towards normalization of relations after years of conflict and isolation, following a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in May 2025, which resulted in the lifting of sanctions on Syria, as stated by Al Jazeera.
- The visit is significant for Syria's future, as Al-Sharaa expressed hopes for further discussions with Trump while preparing for Syria's first parliamentary elections after Assad's fall on October 5, 2025, as noted by Al Jazeera.
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The new Syrian leader would like to receive international recognition at the UN General Assembly – and be taken from the terrorist list. This should also strengthen his position inside.
Ahmed Al-Sharaa Makes History, Becomes 1st Syrian to Address UNGA in 60 Years
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is making history as the first Syrian leader to address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in over 60 years, marking a significant milestone in Syria's diplomatic journey. World News | Ahmed Al-Sharaa Makes History, Becomes 1st Syrian to Address UNGA in 60 Years.
Al-Sharaa makes historic first Syrian president return to UN since 1967
Damascus: Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived in New York on Sunday to take part in the UN General Assembly, the first president of Syria to do so in nearly six decades. The last time a Syrian head of state attended the General Assembly was in 1967. That was before the 50-year rule of the Assad family dynasty, which came to an end in December when then-President Bashar Assad was ousted in a lightning insurgent offensive led by al-Sharaa. As…
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