UN Secretary-General António Guterres is set to hold a historic meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, also known as Ahmed al-Sharaa, in a move that marks a significant shift in international relations. The Syrian leader was previously under UN Security Council sanctions due to his government's involvement in the devastating civil war that has ravaged the country since 2011. Guterres' meeting with al-Assad comes as the Syrian government has made gains in the conflict, and the international community is re-evaluating its stance on the country's future. The implications of this meeting are likely to be far-reaching, with many watching to see if it signals a new era of cooperation between the UN and the Syrian government.
The UN chief will meet Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who was under UN Security Council sanctions until last year.
