Middle East latest: Germany and France seek a 'new beginning' with Syria
The German and French foreign ministers are heading to Damascus to send what the German minister said is a clear signal that a ''political new beginning" between Europe and Syria is possible.
German, French officials meet de facto Syrian leader
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said she prioritized women’s rights while meeting Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Damascus on Jan. 3.
German, French foreign ministers meet Syria's new rulers in Damascus
The foreign ministers of Germany and France said they wanted to forge a new relationship with Syria and urged a peaceful transition as they met its de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Friday on behalf of the European Union.
German and French foreign ministers visit Saydnaya prison in Syria
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and her French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot visited the notorious Saydnaya prison on Friday, during their visit to Syria.
French and German foreign ministers meet Syria’s new leaders in first high-level EU visit since Assad’s toppling
The French and German foreign ministers have met Syria’s new leaders and called for an inclusive transition of power, in the first visit by European Union ministers to Syria since the Assad regime fell in December.
German, French foreign ministers set EU support conditions in Syria
During her visit to Damascus, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock outlined clear conditions for European support of Syria's new leadership and emphasized that Germany and the European Union are committed to fostering a peaceful and free future for Syria.
German FM Warns Syria Leader Europe Will Not Fund Islamist Rule
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned Syria's new leaders Friday not to establish an Islamist government after the overthrow of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad last month.
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