National dialog a 'historic opportunity' for Syria, interim president says

Attendees take part in a national dialogue, a key milestone in the transition to a new political system after decades of Assad rule, in Damascus, Syria, Feb. 25, 2025.

Syria's interim president said on Tuesday his country had a "historic opportunity" to rebuild, addressing a national dialog summit billed by Syria's Islamist rulers as a key milestone after decades of Assad family rule.