Ahmad al-Shara: We are working to keep Syria away from any conflict amid rising tensions

Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara confirmed that his country follows a cautious policy to avoid engaging in any regional conflicts amid the escalating situation in the Middle East.
Precise calculations to avoid escalation
Ahmad al-Shara stated in a speech delivered after Eid al-Fitr prayers in Damascus that what the region is witnessing is "a rare major event in history," emphasizing that Syria "calculates its steps very carefully" and seeks to avoid any conflict.
Regionally and internationally balanced relations
He clarified that Syria maintains balanced relations with various countries, both regionally and internationally, stressing that Damascus is "in agreement with all neighboring countries."
He also pointed to his country's full solidarity with the Arab states amid the current circumstances.
From a battleground to a stabilizing factor
The Syrian president emphasized that his country has entered a "new phase," having been a battleground for many years, now becoming a party that seeks to enhance stability and security, both internally and regionally.
Tense regional context
These statements come at a time when the region is witnessing increasing tensions, especially with the escalation of confrontations between Israel and Iran, placing neighboring countries, including Syria, before complex challenges to avoid slipping into the cycle of conflict.