The Syrian Future Movement is following with great interest the joint ministerial statement issued by the foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the United States on Thursday, June 25, 2026, following their meeting in Manama, Bahrain, co-chaired by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Bahraini counterpart, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani.
The statement embodied a remarkable international consensus in support of the path toward a new Syria, and affirmed a firm commitment to its sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, along with a readiness to work with the Syrian government to address key challenges, including combating terrorism, restoring essential services, improving the investment climate, and enabling the voluntary return of refugees and internally displaced persons.
Based on the Syrian Future Movement’s methodology of “supporting national solutions without endorsing any party unconditionally, and criticizing what threatens the state-building process without antagonism,” this statement is issued to assess this important diplomatic development, while emphasizing that translating this international support into tangible reality requires the continuation of the political, economic, and security reform process.
First: The Syrian Future Movement appreciates this joint Gulf-American statement, considering it an international recognition of the seriousness of the path toward a new Syria, and a confirmation of the rejection of any partition plans or foreign interventions.
We welcome the statement’s commitment to “Syria’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity,” which aligns with our firm vision of rejecting any separatist projects or foreign interventions that threaten the national fabric.
We see this unified Gulf-American stance as a clear message to all those seeking to destabilize Syria, that the international community supports the Syrian people’s choices in building their independent state.
The Syrian Future Movement also notes that the statement welcomed the “Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran on June 17,” reflecting broader regional engagement to create the necessary conditions for stability in the region, which will positively impact the Syrian recovery process.
Second: The Syrian Future Movement indicates that supporting the fight against terrorism and improving the investment climate are strategic priorities that require sustained efforts and international cooperation.
The Syrian Future Movement notes that the statement identified four main areas of cooperation: combating terrorism, restoring basic services, improving the investment climate, and enabling the voluntary return of refugees.
The Syrian Future Movement appreciates these priorities, which align with the needs of the current phase, especially given Syria’s classification as one of the world’s most dangerous hunger hotspots in the FAO/WFP report issued on June 18, 2026.
It is also worth noting that improving the investment climate requires continued economic and judicial reforms, enhanced transparency, and the fight against corruption.
Thirdly, the Syrian Future Movement reiterates its steadfast positions supporting the strengthening of international cooperation to support Syria, as published on its official website, including:
- The statement of the Security Council session on Syria (dated June 22, 2026), in which it commended the international consensus on supporting Syria’s stability and called for translating political support into practical steps.
- The statement issued by the Arab Group in the Security Council on May 18, 2026, calling for support for Syria’s recovery, welcomed the Arab position supporting Syria’s sovereignty and rejecting foreign interference.
- The statement issued on May 23, 2026, regarding Syria’s accession to the Global Initiative to Renew Commitment to International Humanitarian Law, emphasized that adherence to international law strengthens the international community’s confidence in the seriousness of the reform process.
Fourth: While the Syrian Future Movement appreciates this diplomatic momentum, it reiterates that international statements remain mere words on paper unless translated into concrete programs and projects.
Based on this responsibility, the Syrian Future Movement recommends the following:
- Transforming political support into specific implementation programs by establishing joint monitoring mechanisms between the Syrian government and donor agencies to assess progress in combating terrorism, restoring services, and improving the investment climate.
- Strengthening security and intelligence cooperation to counter the threat of terrorist organizations that continue to pose a danger to national and regional security, and working to cut off their funding sources, in line with the statement on the importance of combating terrorism.
- Leveraging international support to launch reconstruction projects, with a focus on the energy, water, and transportation sectors, to attract investments and improve basic services, thereby contributing to a better investment climate.
- Activating transparency and accountability mechanisms in cooperation projects to ensure that aid and investments reach their intended beneficiaries and to prevent any corruption or waste of resources, in accordance with the Syrian government’s commitment to improving the investment climate.
In conclusion, the Syrian Future Movement reiterates its welcome of this important Gulf-American support and appreciates the diplomatic efforts that led to this international consensus on supporting Syria.
We emphasize that the success of these efforts depends on the Syrian government’s ability to continue the path of reforms and translate international support into tangible development projects that improve the lives of citizens and enhance stability and prosperity.
We believe that the new Syria, which today enjoys increasing regional and international support, is called upon to invest this momentum in building a state of law and institutions worthy of the sacrifices of its people.
