Critical meeting in Syria: Shara and Barrack met

Kokcha News Agency: Syrian President Ahmed Shara met with U.S. Ambassador to Ankara and Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack and his accompanying delegation in Damascus. The meeting took place at the People’s Palace in the Syrian capital, with Syrian Foreign Minister Esad Hasan Şeybani also in attendance.

The visit by Barrack and his delegation marks a significant diplomatic engagement between Syria and the United States, as the two countries continue to navigate complex regional dynamics.

Controversial “Peace” Poster Sparks Reactions
Meanwhile, a “peace” themed poster featuring images of Syrian President Ahmed Shara and U.S. President Donald Trump was displayed in Damascus, sparking mixed reactions on social media. The poster, created by the Citizens Organization for Security and Stability (C4SSA), included the English phrase, “Strong leaders make peace, the Syrian people thank you.”

The poster was initially interpreted by some as a reference to potential peace agreements between Syria and Israel, leading to backlash on Syrian social media. In response, C4SSA President Bakr Ghbeis issued a statement on the social media platform X, clarifying the intent behind the poster.

Ghbeis stated, “This message was prepared to express our appreciation for the steps toward rapprochement between countries in political, economic, development, and other areas. The phrase ‘Strong leaders make peace’ is neither directly nor indirectly related to Syria-Israel agreements or any negotiations with Israel.”