Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has canceled his planned official visit to Germany.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the information was released by Reuters, citing a source within the German government. According to the report, the visit was originally scheduled for January 20, during which Ahmed al-Sharaa was expected to hold high-level meetings with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
The report noted that "Al-Sharaa has canceled his trip to Berlin," though no official explanation for the decision has been provided by either Syrian or German authorities at this time. The visit would have marked one of the first major diplomatic engagements for the transitional leadership following the recent political shifts in Syria.
The cancellation comes at a critical juncture for Syria as the country undergoes a complex political transition following the collapse of the previous administration. International partners, including Germany, have been closely monitoring the stability of the interim government as it seeks to establish domestic order and re-engage with the global community. Such high-level diplomatic exchanges are typically seen as vital steps toward securing international legitimacy and discussing future reconstruction efforts in the region.
