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Merz to Discuss Return of Syrian Citizens with Sharaa

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will meet with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Berlin on Tuesday. The return of Syrian citizens to their country will be one of the key issues on the agenda.


Merz to Discuss Return of Syrian Citizens with Sharaa

A German government spokesperson announced on Friday that Chancellor Friedrich Merz will discuss the return of Syrian citizens to their country during his meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Berlin on Tuesday. Merz and Sharaa will meet to discuss various bilateral issues, including the return of Syrian citizens. The German government is considering organizing the return of Syrian citizens who are in the country illegally. The spokesperson emphasized that this issue is one of the chancellor's priorities.