Syria’s al-Sharaa arrives in New York in first UN visit of Syrian head of state since 1967

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in New York on Sunday for what state media called a “historic visit” to attend the UN General Assembly, marking the first appearance by a Syrian head of state at the annual gathering since 1967, according to the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA).

SANA reported that al-Sharaa is leading an official delegation that includes several ministers and senior officials for high-level meetings at UN headquarters.

The Syrian Presidency said on the US social media company X’s platform that during his trip, al-Sharaa met with a group of Syrian expatriates in the US.

He emphasized “the importance of their role in conveying the true image of the Syrian Arab Republic” and expressed “his gratitude for their sincere efforts in serving their homeland.”