The Syrian Future Movement views the visit of Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shar‘ to France on Wednesday, 2025-05-07, as an important step toward repositioning Syria on the international stage. It is seen as a clear indication of the potential for a new political openness that can restore balance to Syria’s foreign relations after years of isolation imposed by the defunct Assad regime.
The Syrian Future Movement considers this visit a sign of efforts to reshape Syria’s relations with international powers, particularly amid the region’s ongoing political transformations. Therefore, we believe the visit contributes to fostering constructive and joint dialogue with European countries—chief among them France—while also opening new prospects for alleviating the economic and diplomatic pressures imposed on Syria.
The Syrian Future Movement affirms that French mediation on Syrian issues could help bring about positive change in the overall political landscape. Paris may play a key role in creating an international environment that supports a new political process—one that is more stable and less vulnerable to abrupt regional shifts.
The Syrian Future Movement stresses that the restoration of diplomatic relations between Syria and France must be based on clear principles, foremost among them being respect for the aspirations of Syrians to build a modern state grounded in justice and transparency. It also highlights the need to enhance cooperation on humanitarian, economic, and transitional justice issues—urgent needs for Syrian society.
The Syrian Future Movement places particular importance on discussions surrounding the lifting of sanctions and easing of economic restrictions as one of the outcomes of this visit. Such measures could improve Syrians’ living conditions and help revive the Syrian economy, which has long suffered from stagnation.
The Syrian Future Movement sees this visit as a valuable opportunity to explore lasting solutions to Syria’s overlapping crises. It calls for continued diplomatic efforts to ensure that international openness serves as a gateway to a more balanced political phase—one that fulfills the interests of the Syrian people and restores the country’s standing in the international community.
