European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Human Rights Kajsa Ollongren visited the Syrian Arab Republic from 15 to 16 June 2026. The visit took place in the aftermath of the High-Level Political Dialogue, which reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to an inclusive, Syrian-owned and led transition. The EUSR met with Foreign Minister Asaad Hasan al-Shaibani , with whom she discussed the EU-Syria partnership, the domestic context in Syria, the regional situation and Syria’s extensive efforts re-