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German•Annalena Baerbock•Damascus•Syria•EU•Baerbock•Sednaya•Syrian Civil Defense•Germany•Barrot•Kurdish•Europe
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German and French Ministers Meet New Syrian Leader in Historic Damascus Visit
Jan 3, 2025, 09:18 AM
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock arrived in Damascus on Friday for high-level talks with Syria's new leadership on behalf of the EU, marking the first visit by EU top diplomats since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Upon arrival, Baerbock wore a bulletproof vest, underscoring security concerns. The ministers visited the notorious Sednaya prison with Syrian Civil Defense, which Baerbock described as a 'hell prison', an emblem of abuses under the deposed leader. Both ministers expressed support for a peaceful and inclusive political transition in Syria, offering technical and legal assistance in drafting a new constitution. Baerbock stated that Germany extends its hand to Syria but has expectations, emphasizing the need for a democratic transition. Barrot urged Kurdish groups to disarm and integrate into political life, stating that terrorism in Syria would not be tolerated. They met with Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, and emphasized the importance of respecting agreed principles and protecting civilians and minorities. Their visit signals a possible new political relationship between Europe and Syria.
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