Asaad al-Shaibani discusses Syria's path to democracy, rebuilding trust, lifting sanctions, and avoiding new conflicts.
In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani discussed the challenges facing the country after the fall of the Assad regime. Tasked with rebuilding national and international confidence, al-Shaibani outlines plans to promote democracy, dismantle armed groups, and engage with powerful neighbors. He emphasizes the urgent need to lift US sanctions and get help from wealthy Arab countries to rebuild war-torn Syria. With millions of refugees and high hopes at home, the new administration faces the difficult task of uniting a fractured country and avoiding further conflicts, including with Israel.