Syria update: How Western nations plan to deal with Syria's new leadership | DW News

Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economics said that they are ready to support the transition to an "inclusive and non-sectarian" government in Syria. In a statement, they called for human rights to be protected, including those of women and minorities. The statement also stressed "the importance of holding the Assad regime accountable for its crimes." It said the G7 would "work with and fully support" any Syrian government that committed to upholding these principles.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has told his Egyptian counterpart that China is "deeply concerned" about current developments in Syria. "The two sides are deeply concerned about the current situation in Syria and call for respect for Syria's sovereignty," Wang told journalists after talks with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. Wang also said that efforts should be made to prevent "terrorist and extremist forces from taking advantage of the chaos. We agreed that we should promote peace and negotiations in order to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East," Wang said at the joint press conference with Abdelatty.

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[kareemR]

To all fellow human, we have just earned our freedom after 53 years from one of the most brutal dictatorial regime in the history and after 13 years of revolution/ war, . we still have a lot of wounds which need years to recover from it, if you don't want to spport us or pray for us, please leave us alone enjoying this moment and stop attack us.

From the free people of Syria, all love and peace to all the free people of the world

[bareamin]

G7 is not anything in the current world. They are living in their past glory. Look at Afghanistan if u think G7 is any thing

[Andersella]

And they all lived happily ever after....

[tashanmann]

All this Western charade will end soon enough.ISIS, Al-Qayeda is still part of Syrian and Iraqi society.The pain inflicted on Yazidi society was done by this very society.

[galgrunfeld]

"Is Syria stabilizing?"
Meanwhile Druze in Syria: "we want to join Israel and be a part of it"
Yep, sure is stabilizing

[Gabeyre]

Good luck Syria. Hope the rebels dont fight each otther.

[suleyman]

As a Syrian, I would like to tell my opinion. I think America should help Syria rebuild itself, as it did with post WW2 Germany Italy and Japan. Syria has had 60 years of bad relations with America, and this is the occasion to finally change Syria’s former stance. I rlly hope Syria has great relations with Europe, Britain and America. A Better Syria is good for everyone. Syria is a country that have been officially independent since 1936, and democratic from 1943-1949, 1954-1958, 1961-1963. While many modern liberal democracies such as Spain and portugal were still dictatorships. Syria is the first Arab country to actually have a democratic experiment, although far away also the first country in the Middle East (exept turkey) to let women vote, back in 1949. Far before Iran Iraq Yemen Jordan etc etc. Syria is not just « some other Arab countries », Syria is Syria. So I would like ppl to stop saying this is the « new Afghanistan » « new Libya » or idk who else. Each country is different. In this case, Syria has been under 54 years of totalitarian dictatorship. Without a doubt, the transition won’t be easy, just like for any country that faced what I’ve just mentioned, in top of a 13 years of war. It’s the occasion to show that a post totalitarian country can have a decent transition to a better future, to set an exemple to ppl living in autoritarian regimes such as Iran Russia Eritrea Venezuela and Cuba …. That there is a way out ! Syrians should be able to decide what’s best for their country. And between america Iran Russia turkey, I would clearly say America is by far the safest option to ally with. Alongside Europe britain as well. In top of regional allies ofc (turkey Qatar ksa, you name it) I rlly hope Syria can become more democratic and free and more liberal to respect human rights. No Totalitarian Family-Militaristic Assadist rule, no theocracy!

[wdp]

Go talk to uncle Xi..
He knows how to rebuild very quickly. Under budget and ahead of schedule too.

[Leban-vl]

Who ever fights to be the new leader has his own needs not the different

[NTNMZC]

My question is will Syria remain secular considering its current leadership is ex ISIS affiliated

[Swissswoosher]

I do sincerely hope that the situation will not escalate again. I also hopf that many, many Syrians will return home. Their country needs them now!

[jeciel]

Democracy for Syria. Its a beautiful country.

[ResolverResolver]

The cause and foundation of the problem is italy and France Paris, Rome, Napolitano, Napoli, America, Rome, Taranto, Torino, Sardegna, ;

[happymelon]

Ever wonder why the G1+6 "show" "$upport " in this drama, But not during Afghanistan?
It's about the construction of gas pipe line from Qatar pass through Syria to Europe.

[jdk]

Make Elon Musk their new leader so he can teach them how to grow businesses for the benefit of their people

[RonanBannon]

Ef germany, Germans have no right to talk about this issue.

[jemma_]

Thete is no doubt suria will descend into chaos. The wrst shoul leave them alone

[tommasorucci]

Courage to Syria! Hard times ahead, but free times. Hopefully it stays that way.

[techpulseInsight]

US should support Syria to rebuild new government democratic way, But they should not turn lik Gaza Hamas terrorist to fight Israel, US in the future, lets us support Syria people