On the evening of Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, Mr. Raed Al-Saleh, announced full control of the fires raging in the mountains of Latakia Governorate. These fires posed a major environmental threat and mobilized national and international efforts over the previous days.
The Syrian Future Movement extends its deep gratitude to the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management, headed by Minister Raed Al-Saleh, for their wise leadership and continuous efforts in managing the crisis since the first spark. The Ministry demonstrated organizational efficiency and a rapid response that directly contributed to limiting the spread of the fires.
The Syrian Future Movement proudly commends the Ministry’s personnel and the Civil Defense and Rescue teams who spared no effort in confronting the flames, amid difficult climatic and geographical conditions. They set an exemplary example of dedication and devotion.
The Syrian Future Movement appreciates the contributions of citizens and volunteers who stood side by side with specialized teams in efforts to contain the fires and support those affected. We believe this popular solidarity reflects the vibrant spirit of Syrians and their solidarity in the face of natural disasters.
The Syrian Future Movement commends the role played by friendly international organizations, which provided technical and logistical support and contributed to accelerating the response and achieving tangible results on the ground.
The Syrian Future Movement calls for learning lessons from this disaster and developing well-thought-out proactive plans to protect forests and natural areas, including establishing monitoring and early warning centers and strengthening community awareness campaigns about the dangers of environmental neglect.
The Syrian Future Movement emphasizes the need for a permanent commitment to preserving Syria’s vegetation cover and continuing reforestation and restoration efforts in affected areas, in partnership with official institutions and civil society.
The Syrian Future Movement expresses pride in Syria’s unified stance in the face of challenges. We ask God to keep the mountains of Latakia green and for Syria, its people and land, safe.
