Ukraine has engaged in discussions with Syria's new authorities regarding a strategic partnership.

Sibiga emphasized during the meeting that Kyiv is offering the new Syrian administration assistance in gathering evidence, investigating, and tracking potential crimes committed by the regime of former President Bashar al-Assad. "We are counting on mutual recognition of the sovereignty of both countries to complete the establishment of a diplomatic mission in Syria," the diplomat added.

The head of the transitional Syrian government's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Asaad al-Shibani, who was present at the meeting, noted that the countries plan to establish a strategic partnership at the political, economic, and social levels.

• Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Mohammed al-Jolani, is the leader of the group "Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham," which is recognized as a terrorist organization by the UN, the USA, and other countries around the world. In early December, the forces under his control captured Damascus in a lightning offensive, ending the 53-year rule of dictator Bashar al-Assad's family.
• Al-Sharaa promised to develop a new constitution for the country within three years, hold elections within four, and dissolve "Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham" during the upcoming national dialogue conference.