{"id":133030,"date":"2025-12-09T05:43:26","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T05:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=133030"},"modified":"2025-12-09T05:43:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T05:43:29","slug":"u-s-state-sec-marks-syria-transition-anniversary-praises-reform-efforts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/133030\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. State Sec. marks Syria transition anniversary, praises reform efforts \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013<\/strong> U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio marked on Tuesday the first anniversary of Syria\u2019s political transition, praising what he described as \u201csignificant steps\u201d taken by the new government and the Syrian people since the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a statement posted on X, Rubio said Syrians had \u201cturned a new page\u201d in their history and commended both domestic institutions and international partners for supporting ongoing reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He emphasized Washington\u2019s continued commitment to \u201ca peaceful, prosperous Syria that includes its minorities and is at peace with all its neighbors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rubio also highlighted what he called the resilience of Syrian communities navigating political restructuring, economic hardship, and the early stages of national reconciliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rubio&#8217;s remarks come as Western governments continue to condition deeper engagement on human rights improvements, anti-corruption efforts, and progress toward inclusive governance under the transitional authorities. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dec. 8, 2025 marked the first anniversary of the fall of the Assad regime, celebrated in several Syrian cities including Damascus and Aleppo. The transition\u2014supported by the U.S., European countries, and regional partners\u2014remains fragile, with security challenges, competing political visions, and the slow pace of institutional change shaping the landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Jwan Shekaki<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio marked on Tuesday the first anniversary of Syria\u2019s political transition, praising what he described as \u201csignificant steps\u201d taken by the new government and the Syrian people since the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad last year. 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