Al-Shibani: Strengthening Justice and Civil Peace in Syria Without Foreign Intervention

Syrian Transitional Government Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani announced on Sunday that the government seeks to build an independent Syrian state free from any foreign interference or political polarization, affirming its commitment to ensuring that the country becomes a source of security and stability at the local, regional, and international levels.

Al-Shibani’s remarks came during his participation in the Manama Dialogue 2025 forum in the Bahraini capital, where he stressed that the transitional government aims to maintain a balance in its relations with all parties, avoiding alignment with one side at the expense of another.

The minister explained that the new government is committed to upholding the rule of law as a fundamental standard in state governance, regardless of religious or sectarian backgrounds, noting the establishment of national committees such as the National Committee for the Missing and the National Committee for Transitional Justice to ensure the protection of citizens’ rights and the achievement of justice.

Al-Shibani added that the government is working to promote civil peace and cultural and religious diversity, and that it is opening the doors of cooperation with international allies and partners to support reconstruction and development efforts in Syria.

It is worth noting that these statements come within the context of the transitional government’s efforts to lay the foundations of an institutional state following the ouster of the former regime in December 2024, amid ongoing security and political challenges across the country.