The ministers of Germany and France who went to Syria did not shake hands with Ahmed al-Shara.

After the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, the new government established in the country continues to implement significant changes in both domestic and foreign policy.

HIGH-LEVEL VISIT

A critical visit took place in Syria following the overthrow of the Assad regime. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot met today in the capital Damascus with the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Ahmed al-Shara.

This was the first ministerial-level visit to Syria from the European Union (EU) after the HTS-led groups took control of Damascus and the fall of Bashar al-Assad's administration.

THEY DID NOT SHAKE HANDS

Notable moments occurred during the meeting. The two ministers did not shake hands with Ahmed al-Shara, who extended his hand. French Foreign Minister Barrot brushed aside Shara's outstretched hand with the tips of his fingers, while German Foreign Minister Baerbock did not extend her hand.