The Syrian Future Movement is following with great interest the announcement issued by the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, regarding an agreement on specific steps to address outstanding safeguards issues arising from activities carried out under the former regime. This agreement follows the visit of IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to Syria on August 17 and 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Syrian Future Movement commends this historic step, which embodies the new Syrian authorities’ commitment to transparency and full cooperation with the international community. It affirms their determination to turn the page on the past and the legacy of the former regime, and to open a new chapter of cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. We view this agreement as a significant diplomatic achievement that strengthens Syria’s international standing and paves the way for new partnerships in the fields of development, health, energy, and water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the Syrian Future Movement emphasizes that this step, despite its importance, is only the beginning. The real challenge lies in completing the technical and legal procedures swiftly and transparently, and ensuring that this cooperation contributes to achieving sustainable development that benefits the Syrian people, thereby enhancing the international community’s confidence in the new Syria. The Syrian Future Movement notes that Syria\u2019s voluntary declaration of the presence of nuclear materials at an undeclared site, and its invitation to the IAEA to verify them, embodies a sovereign choice of complete transparency. This approach differs radically from the policies of secrecy pursued by the former regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We see this shift as an indication of the maturity of the new state and its ability to shoulder its international responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Syrian Future Movement observes that the agreement addresses the \u201clegacy of the former regime,\u201d confirming that the new state is clearly distancing itself from past practices and seeking to resolve outstanding issues that have burdened Syria for decades, thus contributing to restoring its international standing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grossi described the visit as \u201can important day for security, peace, and efforts in the field of nuclear non-proliferation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Syrian Future Movement emphasizes that the agreement is not limited to outstanding issues but extends to expanding cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, including energy, health, and water management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We see this as a genuine opportunity to bolster national development, improve the quality of life for citizens, and provide innovative solutions to the health, agricultural, and environmental challenges facing Syria. In this context, the Syrian Future Movement reiterates its consistent positions, published on its official website, which emphasize the priority of international cooperation and sustainable development:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement on “Expanding UN Projects in Syria” (dated July 29, 2026) stressed the importance of transforming humanitarian aid into sustainable development projects, a principle that also applies to peaceful nuclear cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement on “Memorandum of Understanding with Russia” (dated August 10, 2026) affirmed that managing airports and ports are essential steps in building an independent state, and that cooperation in the nuclear field can strengthen national sovereignty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Syrian Future Movement believes that implementing the agreement, despite its importance, faces challenges and opens up opportunities that necessitate addressing the following challenges:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n This agreement presents an opportunity to bolster the confidence of the international community. It can serve as a model for constructive cooperation, contribute to changing perceptions of Syria, and open the door to new international partnerships in various fields. Grossi also noted that this cooperation “can pave the way for new international relations and partnerships.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n It offers an opportunity to develop national infrastructure and personnel, benefit from the IAEA’s technical support in the areas of nuclear and radiation safety, train Syrian personnel, and develop national capabilities in the field of peaceful nuclear technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Based on its national responsibility, the Syrian Future Movement recommends the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Syrian Future Movement supports this historic agreement, which affirms the new Syria’s commitment to transparency and international cooperation, and contributes to overcoming the legacy of the former regime and opening new horizons for development and prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is worth noting that peaceful nuclear technology is not an end in itself, but rather a tool to serve humanity and achieve sustainable development, and that the success of this path depends on political will, serious implementation, and investment in national personnel and institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Syrian Future Movement affirms that the new Syria is capable of turning challenges into opportunities, and that cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency is a step in this direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This strengthens Syria’s international standing and contributes to building a brighter and more stable future for the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For its part, the Syrian Future Movement will remain supportive of all that strengthens national sovereignty and sustainable development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Learn about Syria’s agreement with the Atomic Energy Agency and its role in enhancing Syria’s international standing and cooperation in multiple fields.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":67026,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[179],"tags":[4706],"class_list":["post-67028","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-political-office-en","tag-press-release"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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