SANA - Syrian Arab News Agency

Damascus, SANA- Many Syrian who are abroad, are eager to return to their homeland with coming of Eid al-Fitr, after the overthrow of former regime and after they have suffered displacement and years of a long-distance, as Airport halls were filled with arrivals and those carrying bouquets of flowers, waiting to meet their families, to complete the Eid joy which had been incomplete due to their long absence.

Sixty-year-old woman, Fairouz Hawasli, who was waiting for her granddaughter at Damascus International Airport, told SANA that Eid is an opportunity for Syrians to meet their families, and that this Eid will be special for her since she will spend it with her granddaughter who left the country as an infant, and now is returning to share joy of victory after years of a long-distance.

The 45-years old, Mahmoud al-Muhammad noted that this is the first Eid after liberation and victory and that he was certain of meeting his family after he traveled, fleeing from injustice and tyranny that lasted for nearly half a century, stressing Syria will remain the warm and inclusive embrace for all its people.

As for Mrs. Suad al-Zoubi (56 years old), she said that from the first moment her children left the country, she was certain that they would return victorious and dreaming of a more beautiful country.

Invitations to return to the homeland and contribute to its construction were the most circulated among the Syrian expatriates at the airports, who lived the experience of displacement, the joy of meeting and the dream of liberation, after lean years, affirming that the future is in the hands of the sons of the homeland, united and gathered in the spirit of love and goodness.

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Madrid, SANA- Spanish government welcomed Monday the announcement of the new Syrian government.

 “Spain welcomes the new transitional government in Syria, which will represent a step forward toward a peaceful Syria that guarantees unity and territorial integrity of the country”, Spanish Foreign Affairs Ministry posted a statement on its official website.

Spanish government also promised to continue support for the Syrian people and coordination with European partners and countries in the region, in order to achieve stability in Syria and peace in the Middle East as a whole.

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Lattakia, SANA- Public Security Forces toured neighborhoods in Lattakia Province, offering Eid al-Fitr greetings to residents and distributing gifts and toys to children.

Damascus, SANA- President of Syrian Arab Republic, Mr. Ahmad al-Sharaa, performed Eid al-Fitr prayer at People’s Palace prayer hall in Damascus, with a large public presence.

The President performed the prayer along with Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, Defense Minister, Murhaf Abu Qasra, Justice Minister, Mazhar al-Wais, Grand Mufti Sheikh Osama al-Rifae, a number of state officials and prominent figures from the Syrian community, all under the patronage of Endowments Minister, Sheikh Muhammad Abu al-Khair Shukri.

In a speech on occasion of Eid al-Fitr, President al-Sharaa said “It is one of God’s blessings upon us, after 14 -year-patience, that we all here, representing all the Syrian people, in People’s Palace, and we exchange greetings and congratulations on this Eid.”

President Sharaa added: “God Almighty has granted us what we have desired for years, as the Syrian people have suffered and sacrificed greatly to reach this moment.

“Syria is today writing a new history and we are all working to rebuild this country after the destruction left behind by defunct regime, and we are in front of a long and hard road, we possess all the necessary factors for construction at all levels, and what is required of us is to work together and not to disagree.”, President al-Sharaa said.

President al-Sharaa stressed that we only lack the will and determination, and to work within strategic plans and what we have passed through and overcome is the most difficult, and what remains before us is easier.

He added “I ask God Almighty that we meet on the next Eid at this time, and all of Syria’s problems will have been solved.”

President al-Sharaa went on saying “We announced the Syrian government two days ago, moving away from “quotas towards partnership,” this government has required a lot of work until these experienced and competent ministers were chosen, whose goal is to build this country, and our goal is change and improvement.

The President affirmed that the members of the new government were chosen without any particular ideological or political leanings, as their only concern is building this country, and we will provide them with all the capabilities to ensure their success.

President al-Sharaa asserted that we certainly will not be able to satisfy everyone, and this is the natural state, but we must agree as much as possible, and thank God we have seen positive reactions to the establishment of this government.

President al-Sharaa underscored that Syria is not a field for desires and fulfillment of dreams, but rather a field for serious and hard work, and the only dream that will be achieved is the elevation of people and the country so that it returns free, proud and influential in the whole world.

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Damascus, SANA-Poland welcomed the formation of the new Syrian government, affirming its support for a sovereign, unified, and inclusive Syria.

The Polish Embassy in Syria issued a statement on the X platform, saying, “Poland extends its congratulations on the formation of the new government in Syria, and expresses its welcome and continued support for the rebuilding of a sovereign, inclusive, and unified Syria that respects justice and equal rights for all its citizens.”

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Damascus, SANA- President Ahmad al-Shara received a congratulatory cable from President of Palestine, Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, on the announcement of new Syrian government formation.

President Abbas said in his cable “We congratulates the new government, praying to God Almighty to grant them success in carrying out their tasks, in a way that meets of the brotherly Syrians aspirations to build a new Syria”.

President Abbas also wished a lot of health and happiness for President al-Sharaa, and prosperity and goodness for Syrian people.

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Damascus, SANA- President Ahmed al-Sharaa received Sunday a congratulatory cable from King of Morocco Kingdom, Mohammed VI, on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.

King Mohammed VI expressed sincere congratulations and best wishes to President al-Shara and the Syrian people on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr.

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Damascus, SANA- President Ahmad al-Sharaa received a cable of congratulation from Sheikh Mansour bin Zaid Al Nahyan, Vice- President of the United Arab Emirates, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidency Divan, on the occasion of the formation of the new government.

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Damascus, SANA- President Ahmad al-Sharaa received a cable of congratulation from Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice- President of the United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Dubai, on the occasion of the formation of the new government

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Damascus, SANA- President Ahmad al-Sharaa received a cable of congratulation from Sheikh Mohammad bin Zaid Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates on the occasion of the formation of the new government.

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Paris, SANA-France welcomed the announcement of the formation of the new Syrian government, expressing its readiness to continue supporting Syria.

The French Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sunday that: “France welcomes the formation of a new government in Syria. In accordance with the principles set out in the declaration adopted in Paris on February 13 following the international conference on Syria, the European Union stands ready to support the Syrian authorities in achieving a peaceful and inclusive political transition that ensures the preservation of pluralism and the rights of all Syrians, and allows Syria to regain its unity and sovereignty.”

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Doha, SANA- The State of Qatar welcomed President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s declaration of the formation of the new Syrian government, expressing its wishes for the government’s success in carrying out its duties and consolidating the foundations of a State of institutions, justice, and freedom.

In a statement Sunday reported by QNA News Agency, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the country’s aspiration to cooperate with the new Syrian government and boost relations between the two countries in various fields to achieve the interests of the two brotherly peoples.

The Ministry affirmed the State of Qatar’s support for the new government to achieve the aspirations of the brotherly Syrian people for stability, development and prosperity, and its full support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.Mazen Eyon

London, SANA- Britain has welcomed the formation of the new Syrian government.

“The UK welcomes the formation of the new Syrian government and stands ready to support a comprehensive, stable, and prosperous future for the Syrian people,” British Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa, Hamish Faulkner, twitted on X on Sunday.

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Damascus, SANA- President Ahmad Al-Sharaa received on Sunday a cable of congratulation from the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.

The Saudi Crown Prince expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes for good health and happiness to President al-Sharaa on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, praying to God Almighty to return this happy occasion to everyone with goodness and blessings.

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Damascus, SANA- President Ahmad al-Shara received on Sunday a cable of congratulation from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr.

King Salman expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes for good health and happiness to President al-Sharaa on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, praying to God Almighty to bring more security and stability to President al-Sharaa and to the brotherly Syrian people.

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Oslo, SANA-Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide said on Sunday that his country welcomes the formation of a new Syrian government.

‘’We hope the government will succeed in meeting the aspirations of the Syrians and our country looks forward to working with the new government ” Al-Arabi TV quoted Eide as saying in a statement.

He stressed that “inclusive governance is essential for Syria’s future, development, and prosperity.”

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Berlin, SANA- German Special Envoy to Syria Stefan Schnecke announced his country’s welcome to the announcement of a new government in Syria.

Schnecke stressed Germany’s readiness to support the Syrian people in reconstructing their country, underlining that inclusiveness, justice, and openness to working with international partners are essential to achieving aspirations of the Syrians.

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Ankara, SANA- Turkey welcomed formation of the new Syrian government, saying that this step, that followed the National Dialogue Conference and the Constitutional Declaration, stresses the Syrian administration’s commitment to achieve a comprehensive Syrian-led political transition process.

In a statement posted on Turkish Foreign Ministry’s website, Ankara affirmed determination to continue supporting the comprehensive and inclusive political process in Syria, which is one of the basics of establishing security and stability there.

The ministry reiterated calls to lift sanctions imposed on Syria, saying that in this critical period, it is important for the international community to exert more efforts on achieving stability in Syria.

The statement added that it is necessary to lift sanctions without preconditions and begin reconstruction process of the country.

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Amman, SANA- Jordan welcomed the announcement of the formation of the new Syrian government, expressing its hope that this government will fulfill the aspirations of the brotherly Syrian people to live in freedom, equality, dignity, and peace after their long suffering.

“The Kingdom is keen to deepen cooperation with the new Syrian government in various fields, reflecting the historic and strategic relationship between the two brotherly countries,” Jordan’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Sufian Qudah was quoted as saying by Petra news agency on Sunday.

 “It also stresses the need to build relations based on mutual respect, mutual support and trust, and to address all issues in a way that serves the interests of the two brotherly countries.”

Ambassador Qudah reaffirmed Jordan’s unwavering commitment to aiding Syria’s reconstruction on the basis of principles that maintain its stability, security, and unity.

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