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The international community has gathered in Paris for a crucial meeting on political transition, with Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani attending talks for the first time since his visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier this year. This marks a significant milestone in post-Assad Syria's diplomatic efforts.

The conference brings together envoys from key nations, including Turkey and Gulf states, to address security and economic challenges in rebuilding war-torn Syria. Representatives from the Group of 7 (G7) countries – Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States – will also be in attendance.

The meeting aims to focus on protecting Syria from destabilizing foreign interference, coordinating aid efforts, and sending messages to the new Syrian government. Diplomatic sources have expressed concerns about the direction of the new leadership, particularly with regards to issues such as religious freedom, women's rights, and the status of the Kurdish minority in northeast Syria.

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to address representatives at the conference, which is expected to begin around 830 am. The meeting comes amid speculation about potential sanctions relief for Syria. The country has been seeking reassurances from the international community that it has broken with its jihadist past and will respect the rights of minorities.

The new authorities in Damascus have been lobbying Western governments to lift sanctions, particularly on the financial sector, to allow the country to rebuild its economy after almost 14 years of civil war. In January, EU foreign ministers agreed to ease sanctions on Syria, starting with key sectors such as energy.

Shaibani welcomed this decision, stating that it would suspend sanctions on Syria for one year. The United States also eased its own sanctions, allowing fuel and electricity donations to Syria for six months. Shaibani announced yesterday that a new government will take over next month from the interim Cabinet formed after Assad's overthrow.

As the world watches this critical meeting unfold, it remains to be seen what concrete steps can be taken to rebuild Syria and ensure a stable future for its people. Will the Paris conference mark a turning point in international efforts to support the country? Only time will tell.

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