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Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa Visits Germany for Reconstruction Talks

30 March, 2026.Syria.19 sources

Key Takeaways

Ahmed al-Sharaa began an official Berlin visit to discuss Syria's reconstruction and refugees.
He held talks with German President Steinmeier and Chancellor Merz on reconstruction and refugee returns.
Merz proposed plans to facilitate refugee returns, targeting about 80% of Syrians in Germany.

Historic Visit

Al-Sharaa made his first official visit to Germany since Assad's fall.

“Interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has been received by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin before talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz on rebuilding his country and the return of refugees”

Al Jazeera

He was received by President Steinmeier and scheduled to meet Chancellor Merz.

Al Jazeera

Germany hosts around one million Syrians, the largest EU diaspora.

Reconstruction Focus

The visit centered on post-war reconstruction.

Al-Sharaa invited German companies to invest in Syria.

Al-Jazeera Net

The German Foreign Ministry emphasized building a state that guarantees security, freedom, and dignity.

Refugee Return Debates

Merz emphasized refugees have an important part to play in rebuilding Syria.

“Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani on Monday held talks with his German counterpart Johann Vadivol in Berlin, discussing reconstruction, development, and regional developments, in parallel with the first official visit by Syrian President Ahmed al-Shar'a to Germany since the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in 2024”