UN chief urges global support during first Damascus visit since 2009
António Guterres has become the first United Nations Secretary-General to visit Syria since 2009, prior to the outbreak of the civil war.
By Europa Express25 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CETUpdated 25 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET
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Core Briefing: UN chief urges global support during first Damascus visit since 2009
Strategic Context: António Guterres has become the first United Nations Secretary-General to visit Syria since 2009, prior to the outbreak of the civil war.
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According to Euronews, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for global support for Syria during his visit to Damascus. This marks the first time a UN chief has visited the country since his predecessor, Ban Ki-moon, travelled there in 2009. The visit takes place two years after the beginning of Syria's civil war, which commenced following the 2009 visit.