The President warns of the consequences of chaos in Syria and emphasizes the importance of respecting national sovereignty.

In an interview with "The New York Times," Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shar'a warned that any chaos or instability in Syria will not only affect neighboring countries but will also pose a threat to the entire world.

He emphasized that regional and European countries are interested in the stability of the "new Syria" post-Assad era, highlighting the importance of international cooperation to ensure the region's security.

National sovereignty and foreign military presence

Al-Shar'a clarified that the Syrian government has informed all parties that any foreign military presence on Syrian soil must comply with local laws and respect the country's sovereignty, stating: "Any foreign presence in Syria must not pose a threat to other countries through our territories."

He also noted that Turkey and Russia still maintain a military presence in Syria, emphasizing that any new agreements must ensure Syria's independence and security while preserving its strategic interests.

Military and economic challenges

The Syrian President revealed that his country has not received international offers to replace its weapons, which mainly rely on Russian manufacturing, pointing out the difficulty of rebuilding the Syrian army in a short period: "A few months are not enough to build an army for a country the size of Syria after years of war."

In the economic field, Al-Shar'a mentioned that Syria has long-term agreements with Russia in the food and energy sectors, urging these interests to be taken into account when formulating any future agreements.

Lifting US sanctions and dialogue with Washington

Al-Shar'a addressed the US sanctions imposed on Syria, expressing his government's readiness for dialogue, but he indicated that some US conditions for lifting the sanctions "need discussion or amendment."

He called on Washington to lift the sanctions imposed in response to the crimes of the previous regime, affirming that Syria is committed to not using its territories to threaten any foreign country.

Internal stability and accountability for violence

Internally, Al-Shar'a confirmed that his government is committed to maintaining peace in troubled areas like the coastal region and will hold those responsible for recent violent acts accountable, aiming to enhance security and stability.

Al-Shar'a concluded by emphasizing that Syria has been committed from the beginning to preventing the use of its territories to threaten any neighboring country, expressing hope for international cooperation to ensure the stability of the country and the region as a whole.