Syria’s Foreign Minister: Rebuilding a nation after al-Assad’s fall | Talk to Al Jazeera

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[@batataandshawarmalover]

It's unbelievable. Every important ministry in Syria is staffed with someone that's smart and capable and with some experience/qualifications. And they all seem to be working diligently to pursue Syria's best interests. I can't believe I'm seeing this in my lifetime. Just 5 weeks ago, I thought I'll live and die in exile. What a time to be alive.

[@WaelYakti]

don't you think a foreign minister should at least be able to communicate in decent English? We are all happy about the change... but at some point positions should be based on qualification and not "loyalty". An agricultural engineering doesn't seem to be the right "qualification" for a defense ministry, a school teacher is also not! When the foreign minister cant speak a decent English its a disaster for the image and for the function. PhD students have to also publish in English, present in conferences in English, and preferable write the thesis in English. This is the case for all respectful universities worldwide. So not being able to talk says a lot.

[@Mohamedaboalamid]

@@WaelYakti If I agree with you, we should appoint an American minister because he speaks English fluently. 🙄

[@hasanthesyrian_]

@@WaelYakti no

[@mils5000]

@@WaelYakti At least he and his boss are wearing ties.

[@WaelYakti]

@@Mohamedaboalamid no actually... A Syrian who knows English would do :D... Im not being a jerk about this one specific skill, and maybe he is gifted in other areas... It is just strange how no one of you guys see a problem! Its our representation in the international community! And "Language" is one indicator of being well qualified especially if you are supposed to do Research / PhD on international law! Anyways, Im glad that its a new government and no matter how horrible it goes it will still be way better than the fascist regime... I hope you guys are right and im wrong at the end. Cheers

[@awardere]

Much love to my brothers and sisters from Syria from Somalia 🇸🇴

[@ekbalhussain3269]

Much love for the Somalians and Syrians. Your Bangladeshi Brother.

[@leonspartak1552]

@@ekbalhussain3269 How about you guys first find out about how to use a toilet before you send love around the world

[@harbharb5170]

As a Syrian after 14 years I am proud

[@abdelhakyac7285]

you should be even more proud of the last 14 years

[@HdHd-hp6qz]

I’m sorry I’m British and I can’t understand why you believe your country is now in a better position? You’ve now been invaded by multiple fractions claiming the land for their own. All I see is Syrians being murdered and displaced in the next two years.

[@osasmi]

@@HdHd-hp6qz CRY ABOUT IT 🤣🤣🤣

[@_Empire497]

​@@HdHd-hp6qzyout comment is so funny.

[@dougtheslug6435]

This guy sounds like a good choice for the position, may there be peace and prosperity for Syria.

[@HdHd-hp6qz]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@HdHd-hp6qz]

The country is now split into five regions where is this peace coming from. Syrians are about to die in the millions. This is all set up by America.

[@fishyboi2050]

Thank you so much for your kind wishes! As a Syrian, it truly warms my heart to hear the world support. we are hopeful and resilient after the Assad's dictator criminal regime. Your words give us strength and remind us that brighter days are ahead for Syria and its people. Syria is a land of rich history, culture, and hospitality. We warmly welcome all people and foreigners to visit.

[@burakkucuk1895]

100%

[@eliharp3576]

This Foreign Minister is intelligent, articulate and astute. The reason for the sanctions no longer exist.

[@malaz4IT]

Totally agree. Remove sanctions ASAP.

[@tomparatube6506]

I like the tone of this foreign minister. He doesn't evade the questions or sound belligerent. May God bless Syria with a healing time, peace, and prosperity.

[@YogaladyToronto]

That’s what I was thinking while he was speaking!

[@rahrjiyanin8072]

But he kept saying “Arabs’ harmony”, but not all Syrians are Arabs. So the minority groups (Jews, Assyrians, Kurds, Armenian) will face new styles of discrimination/ genocide?

[@Hezar_Y]

@@rahrjiyanin8072 maybe cause there the majority doesn’t mean discrimination of others races

[@tomparatube6506]

@@rahrjiyanin8072 HTS leadership has been using the words "diversity" and "inclusion" over and over since taking power. So, no need to nitpick. Let's hope the best for all, bro.

[@NazmulHasan-dj5yb]

Yes, I also wish them the same. Negetivity and calling names are over.

[@chikenCx]

As an American, its refreshing to hear politicians actually directly answer questions with thoughtful and meaningful responses. I know promises sometimes mean very little in politics. But now is a better time than ever for Syria to become as prosperous as it once was. A beacon of Arab culture and wealth, inclusive of all the varying demographics that encompass it. I'm sure this new administration will make mistakes like any other, but their direction is very promising.

[@TrapLucas93]

Blessings to all the great people of Syria. Sending love and wishing the great land of Syria the best of luck rebuilding the country moving forward!

[@donnachampion3169]

Praying the new leader wants peace and healing for the Syrian people. Allow the children to be children and grow in their country without fear, and rebuild the countries infrastructure it’s been so destroyed. 🇦🇺

[@donnachampion3169]

🙏 the new leader is true to his word and give the citizens especially those little children peace healing and keep Syria safe. 🇦🇺

[@ninabou1951]

@@donnachampion3169 هذا ارهابي

[@nginaktube]

Syirian people are intelligent. Over than 1000 years before Damascus known as a base of Umayyah Caliphate. Its only several weeks after Basyar run far away, certainly this interview shows how compitent and brilliant they are. Long life people of Syria.

[@raggmunken1958]

Peace and love for the Syrian people!

[@AmjadNajjar-bq7si]

We Syrians are tired of wars, and just want to live in peace. Also Syria will not be a base to any country to launch war to another.

[@michaelcollins7896]

@@AmjadNajjar-bq7si I hope the Syrian people can find the peace they so desperately need and deserve.

[@jamesdenmark1396]

The mind of traitor, their is never peace until palestine is free, even if you think you have peace, your mind and soul is with palestine...

[@155stw]

I hope so too. But the IDF is occupying some parts of it, and the US is also occupying parts of it. How easy will it be to achieve complete removal of these invaders? Praying for the Syrian people.

[@Paranoia-t9f]

@@jamesdenmark1396 no my soul and mind is not with anyone beside syrian people you should stop fighting in Palestine enough children were gone and you still going and yes we are traitors

[@Genericafrica]

Are u on wassup

[@sallasundell4351]

Feels good and healthy! One step at a time. I hope that other countries and their leaders will sincerely help Syria and its people to build, for example, infrastructure. From the bottom of my heart, I wish the Syrian people health, peace and well-being from Finland🇫🇮! One saying came to my mind: The task of the government and decision-makers is to serve the people, the well-being of the people. Not the other way around.

[@O.vincccce]

@@sallasundell4351 thank you brother We as Syrians have not had good representation since 1970. We do not hate Western countries. Syrians are tired of wars and instability and they just want peace and building good relations with the world 🙏🏻❤️‍🩹

[@askcarrentalklmalaysia404]

Syria Zindabad from Malaysia 🤲🤲🤲

[@baundule1597]

❤Love from Bangladesh 🎉

[@fanny3942]

I wish the best to Syrian citizens 🙏🏼

[@WANTED-BIH]

Much love to my sisters and brothers from Syria from BOSNIA!

[@fanny3942]

May God help all Syrian leaders now, so they consequently help their people and succeed in a free and democratic country, praising God 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@TheCure1.]

The US always find words like "democracy", "ethnic minorities" etc in places they have an interest (Syrian oil fields). Let them use the same words for Israel?

[@yallahufckbar]

We don't tolerate muslim activities.......

[@YvonneKennedy-lu2uc]

USA biggest hypocrits in the universe.. don't hold your breath waiting for anything helpful for anyone but Israel to come from USA.

[@TreyMax]

Exactly brother and so many stupids buy this hypocrisy like they don't see whst they are doing to Palestinians

[@nafeekarim2780]

Sanctions must be lifted On Syria

[@malaz4IT]

I'm political engaged Syrian person, and it's my first time in my 40 years life I listen to a foreign Syrian minister and being proud of him. 💚💚💚💚💚

[@rodzitazainal19]

May the Almighty bless Syria towards peace and development that is sustainable. The Syrian has the right to rule their country. Much love and prayers from a Malaysian for the Syrian who has suffered so much and so long.

[@farazkhan7035]

May allah bless syria with peace and prosperity.

[@denizdeniz5647]

Thank you..All the best to the to the syrian people..

[@Amr-ci4xx]

@@denizdeniz5647 Thanks 💚🌹

[@ahmedkulowabdi821]

Peace Syria

[@jonasambaba9158]

I pray that Syria will live peacefully after 50 years of struggle. Amen

[@joeleggiero4401]

I believe in you brother. Please free Syria from the evil occupation

[@corydiaz7408]

Peace and prosperity for people in Syria. I hope they are honest protecting people and fostering freedom for all!

[@ThisnametaKenny]

all the best to the Syrian people.

[@Amr-ci4xx]

thanks 💚🌹

[@osimoes5113]

this makes me remember my relationships .. at first its all love after 3 y we get to see how things really workout

[@ariffyusoff1736]

Peace n prosperity to our Syrian brothers.

[@jeffnorris8848]

Geneva of the middle east. Look like the goal is "no participation in wars; international cooperation but no membership in any military alliance; no provision of troops or weapons to warring parties and no granting of transition rights". Good idea

[@davincisghost9228]

That gives me hope...bless you all if you can make it so.

[@conradbo1]

This guy seems very smart. I wish the people of Syria all the best for the future.

[@mzidowsink2563]

Syrians are clearly intelligent and progressive people. Their decorated history and the brilliant capabilities of Syrians in the diaspora bear testament to this. May God grant them the space and time to achieve their true potential.

[@faizanalirind5696]

Hope Syria grow safe snd peaceful ❤ stay away from any war

[@Amr-ci4xx]

I hope that, but I don't think that Israel wants that

[@ahmedkulowabdi821]

Well educated young Minister, Good luck bro❤

[@khadarubahle]

The Minister well a aware the current issue in his country as well as the geopolitical situations. I hope the minister will serve Syria well through following the planned reforms

[@tywatts7834]

The music is calming

[@Notruelazman]

He was just doing his phd in Istanbul, now he is the minister of foreign affairs, life is strange.

[@mossmakiwa]

This is what Zimbabweans must learn from, Freedom is never given free by the oppressor ✊

[@khs-333]

He can also speak English well because he was a former English student, but this is his choice to speak English or his own national language. He is a young Foreign Minister and it's a proud of Syria as a whole.

[@Wellnesspeacelovefun]

Build your country and don’t start war with your neighbours and everything should get better

[@jeanbaptistepaulhenry6154]

I wish them well! Hopefully, the wish of the Sirian people explained so clearly through his foreign affairs Minister, will become a reality. However, they will face a lot of Challenges. They need to be careful with regional and international powers. If they give more initiative to those Foreign powers they will pay a bitter price. I am praying for their success.

[@hardeepchaudhary893]

It's great that Arabic states are cooperating with each other for Arabian unity in west Asia.

[@ghazanfaralishah9939]

Be so gentle that everyone love you. Love for all hate for none,

[@angelinamallanao5611]

Pray together for success by choosing peace and understanding. It's better to live a simple life than in war

[@Genericafrica]

He spoke well

[@askcarrentalklmalaysia404]

Please come to Malaysia

[@ahmedabdi3186]

After Assad’s downfall, and upon descending onto Damascus, I thought these armed factions would turn on each other. I am not yet convinced that these guys will unite Syria and avoid sectarian clashes. But the impression I got from the foreign minister, I believe Syria is in the right direction. I am of the opinion that those that disguise themselves as religious are the worst humans, though I don’t rule out the ability of men to redeem themselves. Let’s wait and see what happens in the near future.

[@Imhumanfromsyria]

Finally, after our childhood was stolen from 15 teenagers to 29 years old, age was stolen and childhood was stolen by the previous regime. We lost friends and relatives, work stopped, and studies stopped... We can start again We are afraid to meditate, but... I hope it will be a good start for our country

[@bhatanees5378]

Intelligent....❤

[@JM-jk9vz]

Every time I hear about Syria it seems everyone is on the same page as far as global integration and peace for the Syrian people is concerned. I really wish them luck and I hope to see them reintegrated into the global community. 🇺🇸

[@ytredvb]

Yes everyone 😂 joke was funny because nobody has forgiven them for isis

[@andreapirringer7008]

Good speech.

[@resurrectedone7463]

"We lied we cheated we stole, we had entire training manuals on it" - CIA Mike Pompeo

[@defendandprotect-om5hv]

He was a trump pick. Rethuglican job requirements.

[@safieelukmal6848]

ku kirim doa semoga Allah mmberkati Syria..salam dari Malaysia.

[@naaxstar7329]

Inshaallah Inshaallah, the commoners of the Muslim people will always pray for the lands of Shams, as the angels will always watch over Shams. If syrian diplomats is reading this comment please talk to the representative of Malaysia & Mr Anwar Ibrahim, in sure good things will come next, Inshaallah. Long live Syrian 🇸🇾 ! Allahuakbar !

[@199496db]

Please keep the momentum..all out side power should help Syria achieve stated Goals..

[@ThinkerHS]

He's asked a question about Israel occupation of Syrian territories and he talks about Iran. That's a classic way of not answering a pressing and even existential question.

[@DerekReggie360]

He repeated entire lines from the UAE foreign minister regarding Isràel. He repeated the same lines from the Saudi foreign minister regarding Iràn. He repeated the same lines from the Turkish foreign minister regarding Assàd.

[@pjb9707]

The people have spoken,people power, the new generation stop war murdering dictators. Enough is enough

[@nomxhosapekani7966]

Syria will grow and stabilize the region within the next 10 years.

[@nafeekarim2780]

Is there now international flights to Syria?

[@samyamkieh6728]

Turkish airlines and Qatar airways are restarting flights to Damascus and Aleppo

[@IronWarrior86]

It was Iran's fault. In a meeting between Russia, Iran, and Turkey, they (Iran in particular) promised Turkey that Assad will not retake the Idlib area, hence stopping the 2019-2020 offensive short. Assad's troops were explicitly discouraged from finishing the job. This gave Turkey's proxies a vital breathing space, rebuilding their strength for 4 years after the ceasefire. And the rest is history. You can say Turkey out played Iran.

[@NazmulHasan-dj5yb]

Syria is for Syrians. An independent and stable Syria will go long way. Not everyone is happy to see Syria overcome and recover from the past calamities. Dividing Syrians into various sects and minorities only serves foreign agents.

[@muhammadsalaam1373]

May Allah grant peace and tranquility to our brothers and sisters in syria.

[@bradnorthcote1301]

How appropriate that 2025 marks the centenary of the Great Syrian Revolt, in defense of a constitution and government inspired by the ideals of U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, with respect for regional autonomy and civil rights. At the time, Europe (and France in particular) saw itself as holding the paternal yardstick to measure whether Syrians were "ready" to govern their own affairs, and cynical colonial politics would spell tragedy for Syrian democracy. It would be great if Europe could learn from history the way Syrians have since they began their uprising in Daraa, in both the 20th and 21st centuries. The international community should be a facilitator, not a disruptor.

[@mehmetYilmaz-d2e]

Lift the sanctions on Syria and give Syrians a chance to grow and shine. They have the brains. They have the skill set. There is only so much Turkiye can do. Lift the sanctions and get your military out of there(including us). Of course they need to secure the Turkiye border first then we should get out if there. If your neighbors flourish, that will also affect u in a positive way. So lets just flourish together and end all of this stupid meaningless wars

[@nafeekarim2780]

Happy new Year 2025

[@Omar_rryt]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@frankhaugen]

Refreshing to see honest, (apparently), answers to hard questions. Hopefully this will not be another Afghanistan where the Taliban promised to uphold basic human rights, then immediately started suppressing women and girls. Syria should remain a secular bastion, where all religions and cultures are respected, but not dictated to its very diverse population. Or else, there will never be peace

[@hardeepchaudhary893]

Arabic state Syria is on the right track by deploying diplomacy. Let's hope that Syrian sanctions are lifted so Syrian economy can move forward.

[@raintv4343]

interviewing the FM in Hokka knockoffs is wild and unprofessional

[@nafeekarim2780]

I remember the Arab spring

[@briandouglas4934]

Uplift sanctions,let syria recover

[@ShoaibKhanZ]

I can't look past the shoes of the interviewer, joggers do go with a formal dress. This hurts my eyes! Aljazeera had a wardrobe malfunction :D

[@ashridhar]

Can't take my eyes of the Interviewer's sneakers.

[@ResolverResolver]

The cause and foundation of the problem is italy and France Paris,Rome,Napolitano,Napoli,America,Rome,Taranto,Torino,Sardegna;;;;

[@deven.oauditx7547]

Externalising sources of internal problems to foreign powers will not solve the problems.

[@JessGreen-zs4sp]

Oh dear, aljazeera, where is the objective journalism on developments in Syria? No dissenting voices here on comments. As a follower of AJ it’s disappointing.

[@Omar_rryt]

💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@alpcan3264]

I think he has the idea that his shoes will not be shown on TV

[@WA-rh8fl]

europe should be concerned with israel not syria

[@okacet9412]

When will they conduct elections?.

[@ahmedalaya1236]

@@okacet9412 2028

[@vaclavkubicek2970]

The ICJ clarification of July 19, 2024 states: - Israel must leave all illegally occupied territories (Gaza, West Bank, East Jerusalem...SYRIAN GOLAN HEIGHTS). - Israel and all supporters of the illegal occupation are obliged to pay reparations (USA, UK, Germany...)

[@155stw]

“Political vacuum needs to be filled without delay” but election in 4 years? 1-2 years I can understand, but 4 years??

[@omarsheikhsleman3812]

4 years is actually pretty short when you compare it to the t other countries in the same situation

[@radwanabu-issa4350]

bad translation, can you allow people to follow the two languages separately?

[@9663mu]

They have got to cut all ties with Iran. Iran could care less about Syrian people

[@farid7838]

Golden rule: NEVER trust Shias.

[@Abosam2020]

هو وزير خارجيتنا مو خريج أدب انكليزي ليش مايرد عالمذيع بالانكليزي ؟

[@LahoudGlobal]

Can we get a real syrian and only syrian in the government with no ties to the outside? This guy talks the good talk but already they are lying through their teeth. Where are the votes? And why haven't they expelled all foreign forces from All Syrian land? Period

[@TreyMax]

I know y'all hypocrites don't care about ordinary Syrians u just happy that finally you can grab whatever u want and go

[@amareto5772]

I am very sure you wouldn't have have had sneakers to meet the UK foreign Minister..

[@Evemeister12]

Its israel that does the building in syria now 😊

[@farid7838]

We wish all the best to our Syrian brothers and sisters! The minister of foreign affairs provides balanced and informed responses to an idiot reporter. The guy just cannot [minute 9] refrain from recycling the Western Islamophobic talking points about Islam and "democracy." Where were you when the country experienced decades of horrendous Assad regime?

[@EM.K024]

The General Comm and of the Arme d Opp osition Fac tions in Sy ria has appointed As aad Has san al-Sh ibani, a founding member of A l-Q aeda in Sy ria, as the country’s new caretaker foreign minister. (By The Cradle) While both journ alists and politi cians in the U. S. are scrambling to change their opinions on Jo la ni and H T S, the reality is that, for much of its existence, Wa shington has enjoyed a very close relationship with a l-Qa eda. The organization was born in Afg han istan in the 1 9 8 0 s, thanks in no small part to the C I A. Between 1 9 7 9 and 1 9 9 2, the C I A spent bill ions of doll ars fun ding, arm ing, and train ing Afg han Muja hid een milit iamen (like Os ama b in La den) in an attempt to ble ed the So viet occup ation dry. It was from the ranks of the Muj ahide en that b in Lad en built his organ ization. (Ala n Mac Leo d)

[@ArabboyCreature]

What a shame!! the foreign minister doesn't speak English.

[@sabineokorn4983]

Syria has a lot of problems. There is so much to do. It won’t be easy. I hope that there will be help from other countries. But no country will help without their own agenda

[@galgay1]

I hope Damascus can become Geneva. That’s a beautiful dream where the Russians Iranian Israeli and Americans are welcome to invest do business or diplomacy. But a place that has no interest in choosing sides or being used as a proxy.

[@EM.K024]

The man who orc hest rated the che mical atta cks in Sy ria has di ed in Id lib. Moha med Am in Kha lid al-Ham o ud was a che mic al en gine er, who was in control of the che mical weap ons for Ha yat Tah rir al-S ham (H T S), headed by Mo hamed al- Jul ani. (Ste ven Sahi ounie) (read full art icle: The Maste rmind of the Che mical Att acks in Sy ria by glo bal res earch) Jul ani had a lot of det ention ctrs aka tor ture pri sons In Oka b, Har em, Idl ib Cen tral, Sin jar, and Ale ppo & many other unofficial cent ers (hum an righ ts watch) (read full art icle: S yria: Arr ests, Tort ure by Arm ed Group by hum an rig hts watch)

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