During a conference hosted by the French government in Paris on Thursday, delegates from various Western, Arab, and European countries committed to supporting Syria’s political transition after the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad.

This gathering, the third of its kind since the regime change, resulted in a declaration signed by Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, France, Germany, Italy, Greece, and G7 members Canada and Japan, affirming their dedication to a transition process led by Syrians.

While a representative from the United States attended the conference, the US did not endorse the declaration.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced that the European Union is actively working to swiftly lift sanctions imposed on the former Assad regime, arguing that these measures should no longer obstruct Syria’s recovery and rebuilding efforts.

Barrot also emphasized that international assistance would extend to helping the new government tackle extremism and thwart the resurgence of terrorist organizations, a sentiment shared by French President Emmanuel Macron, who underscored that combating groups like the Islamic State remains a priority.

Syria’s interim foreign minister revealed that a new government is set to take office on March 1, with interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former rebel associated with a group linked to al-Qaida, reassuring the international community of his departure from past connections.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani stated that the new government would embody the country's diversity by including representatives from all sectors of Syrian society as well as the Syrian diaspora.

The declaration also advocates for the formation of a United Nations working group to oversee relief initiatives.

Moreover, France has committed fifty million euros in aid to Syria for the year 2025.