New york: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in New York on Sunday, marking a significant moment as he becomes the first Syrian head of state to attend the UN General Assembly since 1967. This 'historic visit' is aimed at participating in high-level meetings at the UN headquarters, as reported by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA).

According to Anadolu Agency, al-Sharaa is leading an official delegation that comprises several ministers and senior officials. The visit underscores Syria's renewed engagement with the international community. During his stay, al-Sharaa interacted with a group of Syrian expatriates in the US. The Syrian Presidency highlighted on the social media platform X that al-Sharaa emphasized the importance of these expatriates in conveying an accurate image of Syria and expressed gratitude for their efforts in serving their homeland.