France, U.S., and Syria Reaffirm Commitment to Political Transition & Regional Stability

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French FM Jean-Noel Barrot with Syrian FM Asaad al-Shibani and U.S. Envoy Tom Barrack

France, the United States, and Syria on Friday, 25 July 2025, reaffirmed their commitment to a political transition in Syria, as well as the country’s territorial integrity and the promotion of regional stability.

Following high-level trilateral talks in Paris, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot met with his Syrian counterpart, Asaad al-Shaibani, and U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack, “within the framework of their close cooperation on Syria,” according to a statement from the French Foreign Ministry.

Describing the meeting as “very frank and productive,” the three sides emphasised the urgency of de-escalation and the need for renewed diplomatic engagement.

“In the spirit of dialogue and de-escalation, the United States, France, and Syria agreed on the need to engage quickly on substantial efforts to ensure the success of Syria’s transition and the unity, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Syria,” the statement read.

The parties also underscored their joint commitment to the fight against terrorism.

“To reinforce our cooperation on the shared fight against terrorism in all forms and strengthen the capacities of the Syrian government to deal with security challenges through institutions of the state,” it said.

On the issue of national reconciliation, the three countries expressed their support for local dialogue initiatives.

“To support the Syrian government’s political transition efforts aimed at national reconciliation and cohesion, especially in northeastern Syria and Suwayda,” the statement added.

The French Foreign Ministry confirmed plans to host further consultations in Paris.

“To host as soon as possible the next round of consultations in Paris between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces regarding the full implementation of the 10 March agreement,” the ministry said.

The three sides also addressed the need for justice and accountability in light of recent unrest.

“To support efforts to hold perpetrators of violence accountable and, in that spirit, to welcome the outcomes of transparent reports, including the recent report of the investigating committee regarding recent coastal violence,” the statement noted.

The talks concluded with a call to prevent cross-border destabilisation.

“To ensure that Syria’s neighbours do not pose a threat to Syria’s stability and that, in turn, reaffirm Syria’s commitment not to pose a threat to its neighbours, for the sake of stability across the region,” the statement concluded.



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