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Syrian president addresses UN General Assembly for first time in nearly 60 years
25 September 2025
Turning the page for his country, Syria’s president addressed the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday 24 September, marking the first time any president from his country has done so in almost 60 years. As he spoke, AP reported that hundreds of people gathered in front of giant screens in Syrian cities and towns to witness the speech while waving the country’s flags.