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Syria Joins Global Coalition to Combat ISIS, Boosts Ties

2/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

Syria joined the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS as its 90th member, and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met in Riyadh with Prince Faisal bin Farhan to boost security and economic ties.
They discussed investment agreements to rebuild Syria's economy, including a multibillion-dollar package through the Saudi-led Elaf Fund.
Iraq holds thousands of suspected ISIS fighters, and Syria assumes responsibility for detention facilities linked to the group.

History

Historical Context

The Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS was established in 2014 as ISIS seized significant territories in Iraq and Syria, declaring a caliphate under Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. By 2023, Syria's membership as the coalition's 90th member underscores its ongoing recovery from civil war and the fight against terrorism, with Saudi Arabia's multibillion-dollar investment through the Elaf Fund marking a pivotal step toward regional stability.

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Story summary

Syria joined the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS as its 90th member, and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met in Riyadh with Prince Faisal bin Farhan to boost security and economic ties.
They discussed investment agreements to rebuild Syria's economy, including a multibillion-dollar package through the Saudi-led Elaf Fund.
Iraq holds thousands of suspected ISIS fighters, and Syria assumes responsibility for detention facilities linked to the group.

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