Paris, France — A new round of Syrian-Israeli negotiations resumed today, Monday, in the French capital, Paris, under U.S. mediation. This comes as part of efforts to reactivate the negotiating track between the two sides after a period of stagnation, according to consistent Syrian and diplomatic sources.
A Syrian government source confirmed that the Damascus delegation participating in the talks is headed by Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani. The delegation also includes the Head of the General Intelligence Service, Hussein Al-Salama. The source noted that the current round is being held in full coordination with the United States, which is acting as the primary mediator between the two parties.
The source explained that the negotiations are mainly focused on reactivating the Disengagement Agreement signed in 1974. This would ensure the withdrawal of Israeli forces to positions prior to the lines of 8 December 2024, within the framework of a balanced security agreement that respects Syria’s full sovereignty and prevents any form of interference in its internal affairs.
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The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) quoted a government source confirming that the resumption of these negotiations comes within the framework of Syria’s unwavering commitment to restoring its non-negotiable national rights. The source emphasized that any future arrangements must be based on respect for international law and resolutions of international legitimacy.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa had warned, during his participation in a dialogue on the sidelines of the Doha Forum last month, that Israel’s attempt to establish a “buffer zone” inside Syrian territory could push the region down a dangerous path, undermining the chances for stability.
