Why Syria intelligence chief's visit to New York is a historic moment

Syria's intelligence chief is attending a UN counter-terrorism conference in New York this week — a historic first. The visit marks a symbolic turning point for a nation that was long a haven for extremism. According to France 24, it signals Syria's shift toward international security cooperation and its renewed commitment to counter-terrorism efforts.

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