Scholz assures Syria of Germany's support for reconstruction
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz delivers a press statement on the end of Bashar al-Assad's autorities in Syria, at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Dec. 8, 2024. (AFP Photo)
February 08, 2025 08:41 AM GMT+03:00
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz assured Syrian interim president Ahmad al-Shaara that Germany is ready to support Syria’s reconstruction.
According to a statement by German Government Spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit, Scholz and Shaara held a one-hour phone conversation, during which they discussed the necessity of an inclusive process that provides participation, rights, and protection to all Syrians, regardless of ethnic or religious background.
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- Scholz assured Shaara that Germany would support Syria’s reconstruction for the benefit of all Syrians.
- Both leaders agreed on the need for a process that includes all Syrians, irrespective of their ethnic or religious background.
- Scholz emphasized Germany’s intention to work closely with European and international partners on reconstruction efforts.
- The importance of counterterrorism efforts for regional and global security was also discussed.
February 08, 2025 08:41 AM GMT+03:00