Syria Returns to the World Stage: President Breaks 60-Year Silence at UN Assembly.

Syria Returns to the World Stage: President Breaks 60-Year Silence at UN Assembly.

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For the first time in nearly 60 years, a Syrian president has appeared at the United Nations General Assembly.

President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived in New York on Sunday, marking a historic return since Syria’s last head of state attended in 1967.

Al-Sharaa rose to power following the fall of Bashar al-Assad and the end of Syria’s long civil war.

At 43 years old, he now leads a transitional government aiming to reestablish Syria’s place in global diplomacy.

His presence at the UN signals a bold effort to restore ties with Arab nations and the West, despite lingering concerns over his past as a militant leader.

His wife, Latifa al-Droubi, Syria’s First Lady, is a scholar with a master’s degree in Arabic literature.

Known for her quiet strength and elegance, she has begun appearing at official events, including meetings with foreign dignitaries.

The couple married in 2012 and have three children, often seen as symbols of Syria’s future.

While preaching coexistence, Al-Sharaa’s government faces scrutiny over alleged violence against minority communities.

His arrival on the diplomatic stage has sparked both hope and skepticism and it remains to be seen whether this historic appearance will lead to genuine reform.