India has taken its first step to reconnect with Syria’s new government, now led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former militant leader. This marks the first official visit by India since al-Sharaa came to power in December 2024, replacing Syria’s longtime president Bashar al-Assad.
The Syrian government has begun withdrawing its military forces from the southern city of Suwayda following several days of intense and deadly clashes between Druze fighters and government troops.
