Syrian President al-Sharaa visits Türkiye for COP31, first since 2011 rupture

Ahmad al-Sharaa, Syria's president, is attending the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, marking his first visit to Türkiye since the Syrian civil war severed ties. The visit signals a potential thaw in bilateral relations, though its scope beyond climate diplomacy remains uncertain. This is a notable diplomatic development given the historical rupture and ongoing regional realignments.

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