WORLDJul 25 · 05:58 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYEHilal Saki

UN chief arrives in Syria, likely to back post-Assad transition

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is visiting Syria to reaffirm support for the country's transition following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by new authorities led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Guterres was received by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani during his three-day visit.

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