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(MENAFN) The United States regards the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into Syrian government forces as a crucial step toward creating a stable and predictable security environment in the region, according to US Central Command...

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(MENAFN) The United States views the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) with Syrian government troops as a crucial step toward establishing a more predictable and stable security situation, according to the head of US Central...

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(MENAFN) Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Sunday reiterated his country’s firm rejection of any Israeli military actions against Syria, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) According to general statements, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty declared that Egypt firmly opposes any Israeli military actions carried out on Syrian soil.

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(MENAFN) Syria’s supreme committee overseeing parliamentary elections announced on Saturday a delay in the September polls for Sweida, Hasakah, and Raqqa provinces, citing ongoing security challenges.

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(MENAFN) Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) strongly condemned ongoing Israeli attacks on Syrian territory, calling them violations of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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(MENAFN) Syria’s firefighting crews on Friday remained locked in a fierce battle to control wildfires that have been ravaging the countryside of Latakia and Hama for the past three days.

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(MENAFN) Iraq and Syria held talks on Tuesday about the potential revival of the Kirkuk–Baniyas oil pipeline, according to a statement from the Iraqi prime minister’s office.

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(MENAFN) Six buses reached eastern Daraa province in Syria on Saturday to facilitate the evacuation of civilians from the neighboring Suwayda region, according to local media.

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(MENAFN) During a diplomatic trip to Moscow, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani expressed his nation’s intention to obtain Russian backing in its pursuit of national reconciliation following repeated flare-ups of sectarian strife.

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(MENAFN) Syria is turning to Russia for assistance as it attempts to rebuild internal unity following persistent sectarian unrest, according to the country’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani during his visit to Moscow.

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(MENAFN) Senior United Nations officials on Wednesday urged the international community to step up support for Syria’s political transition and address its growing humanitarian crisis, highlighting the hindrance caused by sanctions and underfunded...

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(MENAFN) Syria’s Energy Minister, Mohammad al-Bashir, landed in Saudi Arabia on Saturday for a high-level visit focused on boosting collaboration with Riyadh in vital energy sectors.

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(MENAFN) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reiterated on Wednesday his country’s full backing for Syria’s unity, stability, and sovereignty, stressing that the “new Syria poses no threat” to neighboring states.

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(MENAFN) German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated on Tuesday that his administration aims to create favorable conditions for the voluntary repatriation of Syrian refugees to their homeland. "Syrians should be encouraged to return voluntarily...

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On October 18, forces from the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS carried out a joint operation with the Syrian government against the Islamic State in the city of al-Dumayr, located in the Damascus countryside.

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(MENAFN) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani expressed Friday that there is a unique opportunity to transform the long-standing security-driven relationship between Syria and Lebanon into a political and economic partnership.

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(MENAFN) Russia views Syria’s recent parliamentary elections as a crucial move toward consolidating national stability and reinforcing state institutions, according to statements from the Russian Foreign Ministry. "We view the elections as a...

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(MENAFN) Russia has described the recent elections to Syria’s People’s Council as an important move toward consolidating stability and reinforcing the country’s state institutions, according to official statements. “We view the elections as a...

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(MENAFN) Russia has praised the recent elections to Syria’s People’s Council as a crucial move toward stabilizing the nation and reinforcing its government structures, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced Wednesday. “We...