Asaad al-Shaibani
Coverage of Asaad al-Shaibani in the Nexus archive.
- How top Syrian diplomat Asaad al-Shaibani’s road to Damascus is shaking the Mideast
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani is engaging in diplomatic efforts across multiple regions to advance President Ahmed al-Sharaa's initiatives, but faces challenges in a volatile Middle East. His travels to cities like Riyadh, Beirut, Washington, and Moscow highlight his role in reshaping regional dynamics.
- Macron in Syria on first post-Assad visit by West European head of state
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Damascus for the first time by a Western European head of state since Syria's new authorities took power in 2024. He aimed to advocate for a free, pluralist Syria and moderating Middle East tensions, with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani welcoming him.
- Syrian foreign minister's visit opens cautious channel to Hezbollah amid US pressure
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani's visit to Lebanon included a meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a key ally of Hezbollah. The visit occurred amid US pressure on Syria to confront Hezbollah and reassured Beirut that Syria's new administration would not intervene militarily.
- Aoun vows Lebanon won’t surrender territory to Israel
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun defended a US-backed peace framework with Israel as a 'diplomatic war' and vowed not to surrender territory, amid Syrian assurances of no military intervention. The agreement aims to establish Lebanese authority in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah disarms and Israel withdraws, though Israeli forces remain in 'security zones'.