For the first time since 1967, the President of Syria will address the United Nations directly. Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is scheduled to travel to New York City next week for the 80th session of the U.N. General Assembly.
This visit marks al-Sharaa’s first trip to the United States since he assumed power following the ousting of Syrian Dictator Bashar al-Assad in January. In addition to addressing the U.N., President al-Sharaa is also set to speak at the 15th Annual Concordia Summit, where he will join hundreds of other world leaders and influential figures.
This development is significant as it highlights Syria"s re-engagement on the international stage after decades of limited participation in global diplomatic forums. The upcoming events are expected to draw considerable attention from the international community.
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