Day: April 5, 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived in Damascus on Sunday for an official visit to Syria, News.Az reports, citing SANA.
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Foreign Ministe
r Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani received Zelenskyy and Fidan upon their arrival at Damascus International Airport. The visit is part of ongoing diplomatic contacts and consultations on bilateral relations, as well as regional and international developments.
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The Syrian Interior Ministry on Sunday condemned an attack on the United Arab Emirates Embassy in Damascus, describing it as a “reprehensible and unacceptable act” and vowing to pursue those responsible while reinforcing security around diplomatic sites, News.Az reports, citing SANA
The ministry said in a statement that the incident, which occurred amid protests in the capital, represents a clear breach of national laws and will be met with strict legal action.
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While reaffirming that peaceful protest is a legitimate and legally protected right, the ministry stressed that demonstrations must remain within legal bounds and retain their non-violent character.
In response, the ministry increased protection measures at embassies and diplomatic missions, deploying additional personnel to prevent further breaches and ensure their safety.
The ministry added that an investigation into the attack has been launched to identify those involved and any assaults on security personnel assigned to protect the embassy.
The Interior Ministry urged citizens to act responsibly and respect the law, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding public order, national sovereignty and the dignity of individuals.
Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates reiterated Syria’s rejection of any attack on diplomatic premises, underscoring that embassies are protected under international law and serve as symbols of relations between nations.
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According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the fishermen were repatriated as part of India’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of its nationals in the conflict-affected region, News.Az reports, citing Newsonair.
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More than 1,200 Indian nationals have been safely evacuated from Iran, of whom 996 were transferred to Armenia.
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