04.01.2025 21:51
The de facto leader of the temporary government in Syria, Mohammed Colani, did not shake hands with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock during her visit yesterday because she is a woman. In a statement regarding the matter, Baerbock said, "It was clear to me that there would be no ordinary handshake when I arrived."
After the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot met with the de facto leader of the Interim Government, Muhammad Colani, in the capital, Damascus.
COLANI DID NOT SHAKE HANDS
During the meeting, notable moments occurred, as Colani did not shake hands with German Foreign Minister Baerbock. An explanation came from the German Foreign Minister regarding the images that became the agenda.
SHE KNEW THERE WOULD BE NO ORDINARY HANDSHAKE
According to a report by Welt newspaper, Baerbock stated in her remarks to the press regarding the issue, "It was clear to me that there would be no ordinary handshake when I arrived here."