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Exchange of views between Director General of the Middle East and Africa Bureau Ando and Mr. Shaibani, a senior member of the Syrian Care-taker Government
January 17, 2025
- On Tuesday, January 14, Director General of the Middle East and Africa Bureau Ando exchanged views with Mr. Asaad AL-SHAIBANI, a senior member of the Syrian Care-taker Government, in Damascus, Syria.
- Director General Ando reiterated that Japan has consistently supported the Syrian people and will continue to provide assistance that aligns with their needs. In addition, he told that the future of Syria should be determined by the Syrian people themselves, and to this end, Japan looks forward to a peaceful and stable transition of power in Syria. He also conveyed Japan’s position that all parties concerned should play a constructive role in promoting a comprehensive political settlement through dialogue among the Syrian people.