
Tue Feb 25 13:11:09 UTC 2025: ## Syria’s Interim Leader Launches National Dialogue on Political Transition
**DAMASCUS, SYRIA –** Syria’s interim leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, today launched a national dialogue aimed at charting a path towards political transition. Addressing a summit focused on rebuilding the war-torn nation, al-Sharaa described the event as a historic opportunity for unity and justice. He pledged to establish state control over all armaments as part of a broader effort to restore stability and peace. The summit marks a significant step in Syria’s ongoing efforts to overcome years of conflict and pave the way for a new political order.