German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock admitted that the refusal of Syria's de facto leader, Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa, to shake her hand during a visit was expected. Baerbock and French Foreign ...
Berlin on Monday advocated a pragmatic approach to Syria's transitional government after the new leader in Damascus declined to shake the hand of visiting German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.
Berlin is leading efforts within the bloc to ease sanctions imposed during Bashar Assad's rule, the Financial Times has reported. The easing would come in return for progress on social issues.