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Al-Sharaa hosts Shiite representatives in Syria

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  • 28 Mar 2025 04:18
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The Syrian president addressed specific concerns raised by the Shia delegation, representing Syrian Shiites.

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    Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa walks in the presidential palace ahead of his meeting with Walid Ellafi, Libyan minister of state for communication and political affairs, in Damascus, Syria, on December 28, 2024. (AP)

Ahmad al-Sharaa, the transitional President of Syria, hosted a delegation of 16 representatives from the Shia community in Syria.

During the discussions, al-Sharaa reaffirmed the Syrian government's commitment to upholding the principles of equality, citizenship, and competence, regardless of religious, ethnic, or sectarian differences, a source who attended the meeting told Al Mayadeen.

The source described it as "positive and constructive," with al-Sharaa emphasizing the need to view all Syrians through the lens of national unity.

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"We must treat every Syrian equally based on citizenship, the law, and competence," he said, according to the source, underscoring the importance of equal treatment for all citizens in the country.

Al-Sharaa also addressed the specific concerns raised by the Shia delegation, stating that he had taken immediate action to resolve the issues discussed.

Moreover, al-Sharaa highlighted the importance of rebuilding relationships between villages inhabited by Shiite Syrians and their neighboring towns, particularly given the social and economic damage left by years of conflict. He pointed out the urgent need to address the long-standing issues caused by the war, which have created tensions and difficulties in many communities.

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