# Guterres makes first UN chief visit to Syria in 17 years

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has arrived in Syria for an official visit, the first by a UN chief in 17 years. The visit signals a potential shift in international engagement with Syria, focusing on humanitarian aid and political dialogue.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/25/guterres-arrives-in-syria-in-first-official-visit-by-a-un-chief-in-17-years?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:22:47 +0000

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/swimming/articles/cr492vrz43yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:15:07 GMT