President of Syria (left) and President of Brazil (right) on Nov. 6, 2025 (Credit: SANA)
Syrian President arrives in Brazil to attend COP30 Climate Summit
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- Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrives in Belém, Brazil, to take part in the COP30 Climate Summit.
- The visit includes meetings with world leaders to discuss cooperation and global climate goals.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived in Belém, Brazil, on Thursday, leading a high-level government delegation to participate in the presidential segment of the COP30 Climate Summit.
The delegation includes Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Minister of Local Administration and Environment Mohammad Anjarani.
According to the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), President al-Sharaa was welcomed by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the summit venue during the opening ceremony of the major international gathering.
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Bilateral meetings on the sidelines
The presidency had earlier announced that al-Sharaa’s official visit to Brazil would take place on November 6 and 7 to attend COP30, which brings together dozens of world leaders and heads of state.
The schedule includes a series of bilateral meetings with participating leaders and delegations to strengthen cooperation and discuss issues of mutual interest.
COP30 focuses on emission reduction
COP30, one of the most significant UN-affiliated climate conferences, is held annually with participation from more than 190 countries.
This year’s edition is expected to focus on evaluating global commitments to reduce carbon emissions and accelerating the transition to clean energy sources, amid growing warnings about the worsening effects of global warming and rising average temperatures worldwide.
