Overview
- A German government spokesperson confirmed that President Ahmed al‑Sharaa called off his two‑day visit to Berlin.
- The schedule had included talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz and President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier, plus meetings with German business leaders.
- The cancellation followed days of clashes between Syrian government forces and the U.S.-backed Kurdish‑led SDF, with a ceasefire reported on Sunday.
- Al‑Sharaa said he reached a deal with the SDF after recent fighting, describing a withdrawal to Kurdish‑majority areas of Hasakah and changes in control in Deir Ezzor and Raqqa.
- No new date was announced for the trip, which was to cover issues including economic engagement and the future of Syrians living in Germany.