Syrian President al-Sharaa impresses diplomats in Turkey forum

Summary

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa attended the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Indonesian leader Prabowo Subianto to discuss Syria’s future. Sharaa, who led Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham and is viewed as an independent leader, aims to unify Syria despite concerns about his past ties to extremism. His outreach includes high-level talks with various leaders, including those from Azerbaijan and Qatar, highlighting Syria’s efforts to forge new connections and stabilize the region.