Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa outlined his government's foreign policy priorities, security negotiations and regional economic plans during an Atlantic Council Front Page event in New York on Tuesday, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Addressing the status of the Golan Heights, al-Sharaa said Syria maintains its legal claim to the territory under international law. On border security and regional tensions, al-Sharaa said Syria may require an international commission to assess security concerns along the frontier and distinguish between what he described as genuine security needs and perceived threats.
He said any formal security framework must be preceded by an Israeli withdrawal to positions held under the 1974 disengagement arrangements. He acknowledged, however, that progress in the talks remains difficult. Turning to regional economic relations, al-Sharaa highlighted efforts to restore Syria's role as a transit hub for trade and energy flows in the Middle East.
He said the Syrian government is working to establish a secure transit corridor across Syrian territory for Iraqi goods, with a particular focus on transporting Iraqi oil to Mediterranean ports. Al-Sharaa also reaffirmed Damascus's commitment to supporting stability in neighboring Lebanon, saying Syria seeks to assist the Lebanese government and enable state institutions to carry out their responsibilities effectively. On domestic governance, the Syrian president rejected proposals for power-sharing arrangements based on sectarian, ethnic or regional quotas.
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