{"id":129852,"date":"2025-09-17T14:45:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T14:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=129852"},"modified":"2025-09-17T14:45:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T14:45:20","slug":"us-envoy-urges-druze-prosperity-within-united-syria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/129852\/","title":{"rendered":"US Envoy urges Druze prosperity within united Syria"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press<\/strong>) \u2013 Thomas Barrack, the United States\u2019 special envoy to Syria, emphasized on Wednesday that the Druze community can flourish as part of a united Syria. His remarks, posted on X, followed discussions with Druze leader Walid Jumblatt regarding regional cooperation and reconciliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his tweet, Barrack expressed gratitude to Jumblatt for \u201chis wisdom and unique position in gathering the Druze leaders of Lebanon and the region.\u201d He wrote, \u201cSincere thanks to Walid Jumblatt for his wisdom and unparalleled stature in harnessing the collective views of valued Druze leaders, who live within various borders but remain committed to a deity that knows no boundaries.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barrack added that \u201cThe Druze can thrive as part of a united Syria, under conditions of tolerance and cooperation with their Druze counterparts in the region, who also live within their national states but share a single faith. This is a shared objective for all concerned parties.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The envoy also highlighted the reconciliation roadmap in Suwayda, describing it as a framework that \u201clays out a path that future generations of Syrians can follow.\u201d This follows an announcement on Tuesday by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Sheibani, during a joint press conference with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Barak, outlining a six-step roadmap to resolve the crisis in Suwayda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Druze community, concentrated in Suwayda province in southern Syria, has been involved in ongoing local governance and reconciliation efforts amid broader national stability initiatives. The roadmap aims to foster dialogue between local leaders, civil society representatives, and regional actors to ensure peaceful coexistence and socio-political development within the governorate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barrack\u2018s statement reflects continued international engagement on minority rights and regional stability, emphasizing unity, tolerance, and cooperation within Syria\u2019s diverse communities. The AANES and SDF continue to advocate for inclusive governance, security, and civic coordination in their controlled areas, indirectly supporting broader national stability efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officials confirmed that the next step involves initiating local committees under the six-step plan to implement reconciliation measures, coordinate humanitarian support, and strengthen civic infrastructure in Suwayda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Atoun Jan<\/strong><br><br><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) \u2013 Thomas Barrack, the United States\u2019 special envoy to Syria, emphasized on Wednesday that the Druze community can flourish as part of a united Syria. His remarks, posted on X, followed discussions with Druze leader Walid Jumblatt regarding regional cooperation and reconciliation. 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