A yr in the past, Mr. Al-Sharaa was chief of a insurgent group primarily based in Syria’s northwest earlier than main a fast navy offensive in late 2024 which toppled the Assad regime in Damascus.
“From the very second the previous regime fell, we set out a transparent strategic coverage constructed upon three pillars – balanced diplomacy, safety and stability, and financial improvement,” he stated.
He pledged that Syria was now “rebuilding itself by means of establishing a brand new State, constructing establishments and legal guidelines that assure the rights of all with out exception.”
Mr. Al-Sharaa stated commissions had been created for transitional justice and to research the destiny of lacking individuals, whereas work is underway towards electing a legislative council.
Civil and navy establishments have been restructured, earlier paperwork dissolved, and a “authorities of competence” established to strengthen participation.
He pointed to the complete restoration of worldwide relations, new regional and world partnerships – as evidenced by the partial lifting of sanctions.
“Main regional and worldwide corporations have already begun coming into the Syrian market, contributing by means of funding and reconstruction,” he stated, whereas calling for the lifting of all sanctions in order that they now not “shackle the Syrian folks.”
From turmoil to renewal
President Al-Sharaa portrayed Syria as a nation shifting from turmoil to renewal, declaring: “A land of historic civilisation and tradition deserves to be a state of legislation. Defending everybody, safeguarding rights, guaranteeing freedoms, and fostering life to flourish whereas turning the web page of a wretched previous.”
He additionally pledged accountability, noting that Syria had shaped fact-finding commissions to research current sectarian violence and made itself accessible to UN investigators.
“I assure to carry to justice everybody accountable and accountable for bloodshed,” he stated.
On the identical time, he denounced persevering with Israeli strikes on Syrian territory as threats to regional stability and reiterated Damascus’ dedication to the 1974 disengagement of forces settlement.
“We’re dedicated to dialogue,” he stated, calling on the worldwide group to help Syria within the face of assaults.
“In continuation of the Syrian story, I declare earlier than you right this moment the triumph of reality over falsehood,” he instructed delegates.
“Reality has come, and falsehood has perished. Syria is reclaiming its rightful place among the many nations of the world.”
