Syrian President al-Sharaa positions country for regional role in Gulf, EU meetings

Syrian President al-Sharaa positions country for regional role in Gulf, EU meetings

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited the Gulf last week as part of his efforts to shore up support for Damascus across the Middle East and Europe amid rising regional tensions.

Syria’s President Sharaa Joins EU Summit in Cyprus

Leaders pose for a photo following lunch with regional partners at an informal meeting of EU Heads of State or Government in Nicosia, Cyprus, 24 April 2026. (GEORGE CHRISTOFOROU/EFE/EPA) Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived in Nicosia Friday, April 24 to take part in an emergency EU summit focused on mounting energy and security challenges. The meeting, titled “Saving the Summer,” comes amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and growin…