Eklat in Damascus: Baerbock does not receive a handshake from rulers!

Eklat in Damascus: Baerbock does not receive a handshake from rulers!

In the capital Damascus, the representatives of the Islamist HTS-Miliz Baerbock offered no handshake when they arrived, but indicated a bow. Baerbock took this as an opportunity to disapprov the practice, but also to emphasize that it was expected from the outset. In a conversation with Al-Sharaa, Baerbock and Barrot also emphasized that women's rights are crucial for the degree of freedom in a society. The refused handshake has triggered concern under experts; Volker Perthes, former head of the Science and Politics Foundation, rated the gesture as a "bad sign", which is known not only in Syria, but also in other countries with conservative-Islamic governments.

conversation about women's rights

The reception took place under the shadow of the latest political upheavals-just four weeks after the Assad regime falls. While Baerbock and Barrot made their position clear, there was another remarkable moment: Al-Sharaa initially did not seem to be able to offer the handshake, which increases the assumption that women in the new Syria could play a subordinate role. The diplomatic incident not only warns for caution, but also to observe the upcoming developments in the country.