Opening remarks by President António Costa at the meeting with President of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa

Council of the EU — Press releases EU Published: 2026-01-09 14:49:00

European Council President António Costa and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen met with the President of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, Syria, as part of the official vis…

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