06.05.2025 10:11
Syrian President Ahmed Shara and Foreign Minister Esad Hasan Sheybani played basketball in the capital, Damascus, amidst their busy schedules. Unusual scenes in Damascus made headlines.
After the end of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, the new President of Syria, Ahmed Shara, and the Syrian Foreign Minister, Esad Hasan Şeybani, were seen shooting hoops in an empty basketball court late at night. The basketball game held in the capital, Damascus, without an audience made headlines.
WHAT HAPPENED?
After the end of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Syria has entered one of the most critical transitional periods in its history. The new administration aims to pull the country out of the devastating effects of civil war and establish a democratic and stable structure. In this context, the reconstruction process is being carried out comprehensively with political, economic, and social dimensions. The transitional government led by the new President Ahmed Shara has initiated an inclusive constitutional process. In this process, a new draft constitution is being prepared and is planned to be opened for public opinion; the interim government is trying to involve opposition groups and civil society in the process, and preparations for elections are ongoing; a foundation is being sought for a fair, transparent, and internationally monitored election. The reconstruction of cities devastated by war and the restoration of infrastructure are highlighted through both local and international cooperation efforts. Reconstruction projects have begun in cities like Damascus, Aleppo, and Homs. Discussions with the UN regarding international aid and development funds are ongoing. Energy and transportation infrastructure are among the top priorities. However, the linkage of aid to political conditions between Western countries and Gulf countries continues to be a topic of debate.