Al-Sharaa expresses Damascus’s wish to strengthen ties with Egypt, Iraq

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has expressed his hope to develop bilateral relations with Egypt and Iraq. He described the current level of relations with both countries as “acceptable” but said they need to advance to a “more developed and higher stage.”

Al-Sharaa made these remarks while meeting a delegation from Damascus on Sunday evening to mark “Liberation Day.” He also outlined the foundations of Syria’s new foreign policy, which aims to achieve a broad regional and international balance.

He said: “The new Syria has generated a type of balance in relations that was not possible over the past hundred years.” He added: “Today, the whole world no longer looks at Damascus in vain.”

Al-Shaara described Syria’s relations with the United States, Russia, and China as “good,” adding: “Everyone is satisfied, and things are going well.” He also mentioned positive ties with France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Spain, calling them “active countries.”

On a regional level, he said Syria has “ideal” relations with Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Regarding Egypt and Iraq, he noted: “Relations are acceptable, and, God willing, they will develop to a higher and stronger level.”

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