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President Ahmad al-Sharaa received a condolence call from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun over the St. Elias Church bombing in Damascus. His call followed widespread online criticism for initially offering condolences only to the Orthodox Church, not to Syria’s leadership.
Syrian Energy Minister Muhammad al-Bashir held a virtual meeting with his Jordanian counterpart Saleh Kharabsheh and Qatar Fund for Development Director Fahd al-Sulaiti to discuss transporting Qatari gas to Syria via Jordan. The project, stalled by the war, is regaining traction amid regional normalization.
President Ahmad al-Sharaa called Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim, to express Syria’s solidarity and condemn threats to Qatar’s security. Since December 2024, the two countries have rapidly deepened their cooperation in diplomacy, economy, energy, and security, establishing a strong strategic partnership.
Jordan FM Ayman Safadi says Jordan-Syria ties are strong and vital to regional stability. He urges collective support for Syria’s reconstruction to prevent future threats and ease Syrian suffering, stressing security in Syria equals security for Jordan.
UNHCR Commissioner Filippo Grandi urges Germany and other donors to double Syria aid, warning delays risk refugee returns. Calls for funding basics and rebuilding infrastructure while stressing that inaction could trigger new waves of migration.
Syrian and Turkish representatives discussed enhancing regional partnerships and economic cooperation. Şekip Avdagiç highlighted potential of swift integration between businessmen from both countries, leveraging Turkey's technological advancements for investment in Syria.
Explosions were reported in Banyas, Tartous Governorate, after a fire ignited stored fuel, ammunition, and missiles. Civil defense teams have been dispatched to contain the blaze and prevent further escalation.
In the first World Bank funding for Syria since 1986, the bank approved a $146 million grant, not a loan, to restore the country's energy sector and aid its recovery. This follows the clearing of previous debt from the Assad era.
Syrian artists participated in an event aiming to pay tribute to and raise awareness on the issue of detainees and the forcibly disappeared, titled “Three Days of Art and Memory,” held at the Damascus National Museum, featuring both visual and auditory exhibitions.
Algeria appoints veteran diplomat Abdulqader Qasmi al-Hussaini as its new ambassador to Syria, signaling a post-Assad shift in political policy. The appointment reflects Algeria’s intent to redefine relations with Damascus by replacing former Assad-era ambassador Kamal Bouchama.
Local sources say the Lebanese army, backed by intelligence, raided Syrian refugee camps in Hamoudiyeh and Taybeh, detaining dozens without legal documents. Rights groups warn of forced deportations, citing Lebanon’s strict residency rules and lack of refugee policy.
Turkish Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikaya:

"The Turkish government seeks to open crossings with Syria without a visa and even without a passport, as was the case before 2011. Types of visas from Syria to Turkey will soon be expanded and entry procedures will be simplified."
The General Authority for Land and Sea Ports announced reaching an agreement with the Jordanian side to mutually cancel the diesel tax of $115 on Syrian and Jordanian buses in both directions.
Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of internationally sanctioned pilot General Mizer Sawan in Harasta, Damascus countryside. Sanctioned by the EU and UK, Sawan commanded air operations targeting revolution forces controlled areas in the two Ghoutas. He's accused of ordering and personally conducting airstrikes causing mass casualty events in Douma and Deir al-Asafir, Damascus countryside. He was transferred to the Anti-Terrorism Department for investigation before trial.
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