The EU's foreign policy chief has confirmed that the bloc's envoy to Syria is traveling to Damascus to hold talks with the country's new government led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels. The US and UK have also made contact with the new authorities in Syria. The EU is discussing how to engage with the new leadership in Syria, with some member states pushing to step up ties while others are more cautious. International players are expressing cautious optimism as the new authorities in Damascus vow to protect minorities and form an inclusive government. Diplomatic efforts are underway to assess the situation in Syria and provide humanitarian aid.
Source: https://www.thejournal.ie/eu-foreign-ministers-meeting-brussels-envoy-syria-6572968-Dec2024/