Al-Shaibani from Baghdad: The new Syria does not antagonize anyone, but rather extends its hands to everyone.

The Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad al-Shaaban, attended the Arab summit carrying a message of thanks from the Syrian people to their Arab brothers.

In his speech during the 34th regular Arab summit in Baghdad today, Friday, al-Shaaban said: "The lifting of American sanctions on our country is an important step towards national recovery."

Al-Shaaban thanked Saudi Arabia and Turkey for their efforts to lift American sanctions on Syria, as well as Qatar, the UAE, and all Arab countries that supported Syria.

Al-Shaaban emphasized that lifting sanctions is the beginning of stages to enhance stability. He pointed out that Syria "embarks on its vision towards our Arab depth that our Arab unity is a fundamental pillar for building the future."

Al-Shaaban added: "The new Syria does not antagonize anyone but extends its hands to everyone," and continued: "Syria is for all Syrians, and there is no place for marginalization or exclusion."

He said: "We are putting the finishing touches to launch work towards a parliament that represents all Syrians," indicating the government's efforts to form a constitutional committee to draft a permanent constitution.

Al-Shaaban stressed that there are parties working to exploit the Syrian tragedy for their own projects.

He also condemned the ongoing Israeli attacks on Syria.

Al-Shaaban concluded his speech by saying: "Syria extends its hand to the Arabs based on partnership."