Berlin: Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived in Berlin for his first official visit to Germany, with the goal of strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation, as reported by Syria’s state news agency.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Syrian Arab News Agency indicated that al-Sharaa is in the German capital to discuss ways to develop ties and enhance cooperation. German officials had previously stated that discussions between al-Sharaa and Chancellor Friedrich Merz are expected to concentrate on Syria’s economic stabilization and reconstruction efforts, energy cooperation, and the prospects for Syria’s reintegration into the international financial system.

In addition, officials announced plans for a German-Syrian economic roundtable. This event aims to bring together senior business and government representatives to explore investment opportunities and reconstruction. Al-Sharaa’s visit was initially scheduled for January but was postponed due to renewed violence in Syria.