The United Nations Security Council is considering a draft resolution that would remove the names of Ahmed al-Sharaa, known as Abu Muhammad al-Julani, the president of the Syrian transitional government, and Anas Khattab, the Syrian Minister of Interior, from the international sanctions list.
The draft, prepared by the United States and distributed to the 15-member Security Council on October 9, has been described as the most significant diplomatic development in more than a decade.
According to the American newspaper “The National,” this action is a sign of a change in the global approach towards Damascus and a step towards reducing restrictions and Syria’s return to international interactions.
Diplomatic sources have reported China’s agreement to the plan, which they say represents a rare moment of consensus among the five permanent members of the Security Council.
