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Ahmed al-Sharaa

President, Syria

Search every verified Ahmed al-Sharaa interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Ahmed al-Sharaa addressed the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, 2026, where he stated that Syria is "rising" following the fall of the Assad regime. He reported that his government has established stability and security, with sanctions lifted, the Caesar Act repealed, and Syria removed from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. Al-Sharaa said that more than 5,000 production lines have been started, agricultural output has increased, and 3.5 million refugees and internally displaced persons have returned. He also announced an initiative called "Syria without refugee camps" and said his government has reconstructed universities and schools. In the same address, al-Sharaa accused Israel of launching attacks against Syria, citing 500 air strikes, more than 1,200 incursions, and 300 detentions. He called for Israel's withdrawal to the lines of December 8, 2024, and reaffirmed Syria's commitment to the 1974 agreement. In a separate interview with the Atlantic Council on September 22, 2026, al-Sharaa discussed Syria's relationship with Iraq, describing Iraqi militias as operating outside state institutions, and characterized the withdrawal of American troops from Syria as safe and successful. In an August 2026 interview with Al Jazeera, he said that economic development typically takes 20 to 25 years to show results, citing models such as Singapore and Turkey, and emphasized that his approach is based on credibility rather than a mentality of revenge.

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“We have started production. We have more than 5,000 production line. We have seen an increase in agriculture production to ensure self-sufficiency. We also enhance the service sector. The housing sector have been focused on. We recovered. 3.5 million refugees and IDPs have returned in a safe and decent way. Syria turned from a crisis to an opportunity for many countries.”

“The world is joyed about our return. But Israel is launching attacks against Syria. There have been 500 air strikes, more than 1,200 incursions and 300 detentions. This is at odds with the orientation we're seeing at global level. It is reminiscent of an era that we thought it was long gone. We are committed to the 1974 agreement. We call for the withdrawal of Israeli forces to the lines of the 8th of December 2024. ”

“The world is joyed about our return. But Israel is launching attacks against Syria. There have been 500 air strikes, more than 1,200 incursions and 300 detentions. This is at odds with the orientation we're seeing at global level. It is reminiscent of a era that we thought it was long gone. We are committed to the 1974 agreement. We call for the withdrawal of Israeli forces to the lines of the 8th of December 2024. W”

“A year ago, I stood before you representing my people for the first time in 60 years. I recalled the victory of our people and stressed that this is a victory for the world as a whole. Today, I convey to you the facts, the achievements to go through the breakthrough we have achieved. Last year, I mentioned that Syria came back. Today, I say that Syria is rising, ladies and gentlemen. In our journey, in the struggle b”

“The world is joyed about our return. But Israel is launching attacks against Syria. There have been 500 air strikes, more than 1,200 incursions and 300 detentions. This is at odds with the orientation we're seeing at global level. It is reminiscent of a era that we thought it was long gone. We are committed to the 1974 agreement. We call for the withdrawal of Israeli forces to the lines of the 8th of December 2024. W”

“A year ago, I stood before you representing my people for the first time in 60 years. I recalled the victory of our people and stressed that this is a victory for the world as a whole. Today I convey to you the facts, the achievements to go through the breakthrough we've achieved. Last year I mentioned that Syria came back. Today I say that Syria is rising. Ladies and gentlemen, in our journey, in the struggle betwee”

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