Asaad al-Shaibani
Coverage of Asaad al-Shaibani in the Nexus archive.
- On first visit to Syria in 17 years, UN chief meets Sharaa
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres visited Damascus to meet with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, pledging UN support for Syria's reconstruction and backing a request for EU aid. Guterres criticized the situation in the Golan Heights as 'totally unacceptable' while Damascus demanded an Israeli withdrawal from a UN-patrolled buffer zone.
- UN chief says Golan Heights Syrian territory, Israeli violations must cease
UN chief Antonio Guterres stated the Golan Heights are Syrian territory and called for an end to Israeli violations of Syria's sovereignty. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani demanded Israeli forces withdraw from a UN-patrolled buffer zone on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
- Syrian FM calls for Israeli withdrawal in meeting with UN chief
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani called for Israel to withdraw immediately and unconditionally from Syria during a meeting with the UN chief.
- Visiting UN chief urges respect for Syria's sovereignty, international support
UN chief Antonio Guterres urged an end to Israeli violations in Syria and called for international support during his first visit under new authorities. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani demanded the withdrawal of Israeli forces from a UN-patrolled buffer zone on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
- 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.
- How top Syrian diplomat Asaad al-Shaibani’s road to Damascus is shaking the Mideast
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani is engaging in diplomatic efforts across multiple regions to advance President Ahmed al-Sharaa's initiatives, but faces challenges in a volatile Middle East. His travels to cities like Riyadh, Beirut, Washington, and Moscow highlight his role in reshaping regional dynamics.
- Macron in Syria on first post-Assad visit by West European head of state
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Damascus for the first time by a Western European head of state since Syria's new authorities took power in 2024. He aimed to advocate for a free, pluralist Syria and moderating Middle East tensions, with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani welcoming him.
- Syrian foreign minister's visit opens cautious channel to Hezbollah amid US pressure
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani's visit to Lebanon included a meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a key ally of Hezbollah. The visit occurred amid US pressure on Syria to confront Hezbollah and reassured Beirut that Syria's new administration would not intervene militarily.
- Aoun vows Lebanon won’t surrender territory to Israel
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun defended a US-backed peace framework with Israel as a 'diplomatic war' and vowed not to surrender territory, amid Syrian assurances of no military intervention. The agreement aims to establish Lebanese authority in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah disarms and Israel withdraws, though Israeli forces remain in 'security zones'.