UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Damascus on Sunday, marking the first visit by a UN chief to Syria since 2009, according to the UN. The visit comes amid Syria's ongoing post-war reconstruction efforts.
Antonio Guterres was received by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani at Damascus International Airport, as reported by Syrian state media. The visit is expected to last three days, according to the same source.
The secretary-general is expected to meet President Ahmad Al-Sharaa during the trip, the UN said. The visit aims to reaffirm support for Syria's efforts to rebuild after the civil war, according to the UN.