Hassan Al-Daghim (R), spokesperson for the preparatory committee of Syria's National Dialogue Conference, and Huda Al-Atassi, a member of the preparatory committee, attend a press conference in Damascus, Syria, Feb. 23, 2025. Syria will host a National Dialogue Conference "in the coming days" to advance the country's political transition and tackle pressing political and economic challenges, Hassan Al-Daghim said on Saturday. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)
DAMASCUS, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) -- Syria will host a National Dialogue Conference "in the coming days" to advance the country's political transition and tackle pressing political and economic challenges, Hassan Al-Daghim, spokesperson for the conference's preparatory committee, said on Saturday.
In an interview with Syria TV, Al-Daghim highlighted strong public support and enthusiasm among Syrians for the dialogue, which he said had accelerated preparations.
He identified transitional justice, constitutional reform, and institutional and economic restructuring as key priorities, underscoring dialogue as a vital approach to resolving national issues.
Syria TV, citing unnamed sources, reported the conference is tentatively set for Feb. 24-25. The first day will focus on opening discussions, while the second day will address six core topics: transitional justice, constitutional development, institutional reform, personal freedoms, humanitarian concerns, and the role of civil societies and economic policies.
Approximately 600 participants from across Syria are expected to attend the conference, split into six working groups to produce detailed, practical recommendations, the TV said. ■
Hassan Al-Daghim (R), spokesperson for the preparatory committee of Syria's National Dialogue Conference, and Huda Al-Atassi, a member of the preparatory committee, attend a press conference in Damascus, Syria, Feb. 23, 2025. Syria will host a National Dialogue Conference "in the coming days" to advance the country's political transition and tackle pressing political and economic challenges, Hassan Al-Daghim said on Saturday. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)
