EU Establishes Direct Contact with New Syrian Leadership Following Assad’s Ouster
In the wake of Bashar al-Assad’s ousting, the European Union is initiating direct communications with Syria’s new rulers. EU Foreign Affairs Representative Kaja Kallas announced that a senior diplomat will travel to Damascus for discussions with the new government. The EU aims to prevent a power vacuum in the region and is focused on ensuring stability and protection for minority groups. The meeting of EU foreign ministers will address strategies for engagement and potential support for a new inclusive government in Syria.