Washington Calls for Inclusive Political Transition in Syria to Prevent Terrorism
The U.S. Embassy in Damascus, underscore the importance of a new Syrian government that upholds regional stability and curbs external threats.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – The United States has reiterated its call for a comprehensive political transition in Syria, emphasizing the need to prevent the country from becoming a source of international terrorism.
In a statement released Wednesday on its official X account, the U.S. Embassy in Damascus marked the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism, underscoring the importance of a new Syrian government that upholds regional stability and curbs external threats.
On Intl. Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism, we highlight the need for an inclusive transition in Syria to keep Syria from becoming a source for international terrorism & to deny foreign malign actors the opportunity to exploit Syria’s transition for their own objectives pic.twitter.com/zyueNzzt5z
— U.S. Embassy Syria (@USEmbassySyria) February 12, 2025
Washington’s Stance on Syria’s Future
The U.S. Embassy stressed that an inclusive transition in Syria would deny external actors with “malicious intentions” the opportunity to exploit the country’s ongoing transformation. The statement also highlighted the necessity of ensuring Syria does not pose a threat to its neighbors.
The U.S. remarks come amid major political shifts in Syria. On Wednesday, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree forming a preparatory committee for the upcoming National Dialogue Conference, which is expected to bring together over a thousand representatives from various sectors of society.
The developments follow significant changes in Syria’s governance. On Dec. 8, 2024, Syrian factions took control of Damascus, marking an end to 61 years of Ba’ath Party rule and 53 years of Assad family governance.
Subsequently, on Jan. 29, 2025, Syria’s transitional administration appointed Ahmed Al-Shara as interim president, dissolved armed factions and security agencies linked to the previous regime, and abolished the Syrian Parliament and the Ba’ath Party’s political dominance.
As Syria navigates its political transition, regional and international stakeholders continue to monitor developments, emphasizing the need for a stable, inclusive, and secure future for the country and its people.
