Syria, China agree to boost partnership in security, counter-terrorism
A joint statement said the ministers held “constructive bilateral talks,” exchanging views on Syrian-Chinese relations and shared international concerns. Both sides highlighted “the importance of the historic friendship” between Syria and China and committed to preserving and developing ties based on mutual respect and non-interference.
They also emphasized boosting cooperation in economic development, Syria’s reconstruction, capacity-building, and improving living conditions, alongside broader areas of mutual concern.
Shaibani said Damascus is ready to expand cooperation with China in all fields, stressing that Syria “will not be a source of threat to China and will not allow any entities to use its territory to harm China’s security, sovereignty, or interests.”
He thanked China for its support to the Syrian people and praised its development model, affirming Syria’s “firm commitment to the One-China principle” and stating that Taiwan is “an integral part of China.” Shaibani also voiced Syria’s “categorical opposition to any forces interfering in China’s internal affairs.”
Wang expressed support for Syria’s political process, anti-terrorism and anti-narcotics efforts, and reiterated that the Israel-held Golan Heights is “occupied Syrian land by international recognition.” China reaffirmed its “full respect for the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and national unity” of Syria, recognizing the Syrian government as “the sole legitimate representative of the Syrian people.”
A Syrian news agency, citing a foreign ministry source, denied reports that Damascus plans to transfer Uyghur fighters to China during Shaibani’s visit.
This marks Shaibani’s first visit to China since the formation of a new Syrian government under President Ahmad al-Sharaa in January, following Bashar al-Assad’s ouster last December. The visit is part of Syria’s broader effort to expand cooperation with regional and international partners, lift economic and political sanctions, and rebuild the country after nearly 13 years of civil war.
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