Guterres arrives in Syria in first official visit by a UN chief in 17 years
Summary
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited Syria, the first UN chief to do so in 17 years. During the trip, he met Syrian leaders and planned to promote stability and recovery after years of conflict.Key Facts
- Guterres arrived at Damascus airport and was greeted by Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani.
- This is the first official visit by a UN chief since 2009, before Syria’s 14-year civil war began.
- Guterres will meet President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who took power after Bashar al-Assad was removed in 2024.
- The visit includes talks with government officials and Syrian civil society representatives.
- Guterres will inspect the UN Disengagement Observer Force in the Syrian Golan Heights, monitoring a ceasefire with Israel.
- He aims to support Syria’s recovery and promote a more stable and inclusive future.
- This visit follows recent bombings in Damascus linked to ISIS, with suspects arrested by Syrian authorities.
- Guterres is expected to address Syria’s new parliament during his several-day visit.
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