Syrian president writes Quran verse in UN guestbook
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- President al-Sharaa held talks with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres on political transition, recovery, and regional security.
- Delivering Syria’s address, al-Sharaa declared the nation's return to the international community while asserting state sovereignty and rejecting foreign incursions.
Marking a high-profile diplomatic appearance at United Nations Headquarters, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa inscribed a handwritten message in the official UN guestbook, quoting Surah At-Tawbah (Ayah 105) from the Quran: "And say, "Do [as you will], for Allah will see your deeds, and [so, will] His Messenger and the believers,” according to Syria’s Levant24.
The gesture took place alongside his official itinerary at the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
During his visit, al-Sharaa held discussions with Secretary-General António Guterres. The leaders reviewed ongoing political transition efforts, post-conflict reconstruction priorities, and steps toward economic reintegration.
Secretary-General Guterres reaffirmed the United Nations' commitment to Syria's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, while emphasizing the importance of international support for humanitarian and recovery initiatives.
In his formal address to the General Assembly, President al-Sharaa declared Syria's reintegration into the international community following years of isolation. He emphasized state-building efforts, institutional reform, and regional stability.
Addressing ongoing regional tensions, al-Sharaa criticized continued foreign military incursions and airstrikes, reaffirming that Syria would protect its borders and preserve its territorial integrity. He also reiterated Syria’s stance on the Golan Heights, maintaining that the territory remains an integral part of Syrian national sovereignty under international law.
