Syria's Foreign Minister Engages Qatar in Diplomatic Outreach Post-Assad Era

Asaad al-Shibani, representing Syria's new Islamist leadership, seeks regional partnerships to bolster economic recovery and political transition.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani met with Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister in Doha to discuss regional cooperation and economic challenges following Bashar Assad's ousting.
This visit marks al-Shibani's second diplomatic trip since the December 8 insurgency led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) ended Assad's decades-long rule.
Al-Shibani has also held talks with Saudi, French, and German officials, aiming to rebuild Syria's international relations and address sanctions imposed on HTS and its leader Ahmad al-Sharaa.
The new leadership plans a national dialogue summit to draft a political roadmap, with al-Sharaa pledging to dissolve HTS during the transitional phase for broader inclusivity.
Economic recovery remains a priority, with 90% of Syrians living in poverty and over half facing food insecurity, as the new government calls for the lifting of international sanctions.