Al-Sharaa outlines governance vision for 'new Syria'

Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Monday outlined his vision for governance, aiming to build a "new Syria" anchored in justice, national unity, and renewed regional engagement.



His address marked the first anniversary of what the interim authorities describe as the country's "liberation," which led to the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's government.



"We announce a historic break with past legacies ... toward a new dawn based on justice, compassion, citizenship and coexistence," he said during a ceremony at the Conference Palace in Damascus.



Al-Sharaa highlighted that the current phase requires a shift from political change to institution-building. "The end of our battle was only the beginning of a new one in the fields of work and diligence, comparing words with deeds and values with practice."



He added that the interim authorities had toured provinces to listen to local concerns and accordingly prepared what he called a comprehensive vision for rebuilding state institutions and improving public services.