Syrian Foreign Minister: Rebuilding the nation after the fall of al-Assad | The war in Syria
Asaad al-Shaibani discusses Syria’s path to democracy, rebuilding trust, lifting sanctions and avoiding new conflicts.
In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani talks about the nation’s challenges after the fall of the Assad regime. Tasked with rebuilding trust domestically and internationally, al-Shaibani outlines plans to foster democracy, dissolve military factions and cooperate with powerful neighbors. It emphasizes the urgent need to lift US sanctions and secure the support of wealthy Arab states for the reconstruction of war-torn Syria. With millions displaced and high expectations at home, the new administration faces the daunting task of uniting a fractured nation while avoiding further conflict, including with Israel.
