The Syrian minister, in an interview with Sputnik Radio, pointed out that “Syria’s breaking of isolation came by international decision, but without complete openness. It is a step forward but not sufficient, and it requires a comprehensive project and internal support to confront external projects.”
He added: “The new administration has not yet managed to contain all forms of extremism,” noting that “the events of the past year, both internal and external, have deepened vertical divisions in loyalties and led to social fragmentation and a threat to the concept of the state due to external interventions linked to international policies. This makes Syria a power balance center that threatens the state, its structure, function, and existence.”
He emphasized that “Syria needs a ‘renaissance project’ more than administrative reforms.” He pointed out that the current political headline in Syria is “no overthrow of the current administration and no complete freedom in a real reform project,” noting that the achievements so far serve the existing conflict project, not to resolve the internal crisis or improve citizens’ living standards.
He considered that what is happening is “management of the disagreement over Syria, not a solution to the Syrian issue, aimed at sharing influence.”
