Syria's al-Sharaa tells UN Golan Heights will remain Syrian territory
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa told the UN General Assembly that the war in Syria has ended and the country has entered a recovery phase after unifying state institutions and consolidating arms under government control. He also affirmed that the Golan Heights will remain Syrian territory, saying injustice does not last forever.
Why it matters
The speech marks a notable diplomatic debut for al-Sharaa on the world stage as Syria seeks to rebuild its international standing after years of war and isolation. It also revives the long-unresolved issue of the occupied Golan Heights amid Syria's internal political transition.
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