Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa said Syria is entering a new phase centered on restoring security and stability, rebuilding state institutions and revitalizing the economy, while pursuing a balanced foreign policy based on openness and international partnerships.
He stressed that Damascus remains committed to its national principles, foremost among them the recovery of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and a firm rejection of any military intervention in Lebanon.
Al-Sharaa made the remarks during an interview with Al Jazeera, coinciding with a statement from the Syrian Presidency outlining the government's priorities for the coming period, offering a broad picture of Damascus' political and economic direction in the years ahead.
No Lebanon intervention
Al-Sharaa stressed that Syria will not militarily intervene in Lebanon, saying the country's stability is a direct Syrian interest. He said relations between the two neighbors should be based on mutual respect for sovereignty and cooperation, without interference in each other's internal affairs.
