Guterres' First Damascus Visit Since 2009
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres visited Damascus for the first time since 2009, marking a significant step during Syria's transitional phase following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in December 2024. The visit included meetings with Syrian officials, including President Ahmad Shara and Foreign Minister Assem Shibani, during which Guterres reaffirmed the organization's commitment to assisting Syria while respecting its sovereignty and unity. The visit also involved inspecting the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in the buffer zone of the Golan Heights, an international force monitoring the ceasefire between Syria and Israel since 1974, despite rising tensions following Israel's announcement of the breakdown of the disengagement agreement after the fall of the Syrian regime.
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