Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Damascus, marking the first EU leadership visit since the collapse of the Assad regime. Talks focused on Syria’s reconstruction, political stability, cooperation with the EU, and the issue of Syrian refugees in Europe. EU leaders said the visit aimed to signal continued European support for Syria’s recovery and a new phase of political dialogue.
The visit comes amid renewed clashes in parts of Syria and growing debate in Europe over refugee returns.
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