Al&Sharaa arrives in New York for first UN visit by a Syrian president in nearly six decades

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived in New York on Sunday to attend the UN General Assembly, the first Syrian head of state to do so in nearly six decades. The last time a Syrian president addressed the gathering was in 1967, underscoring the visit’s historic nature.

Sep 22, 2025 - 22:03
Al&Sharaa arrives in New York for first UN visit by a Syrian president in nearly six decades
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived in New York on Sunday to attend the UN General Assembly, the first Syrian head of state to do so in nearly six decades. The last time a Syrian president addressed the gathering was in 1967, underscoring the visit’s historic nature.