In the video, the President of Syria, Ahmad Shara, and his Foreign Minister, Assad ash-Shaybani, are competing in basketball, which has become popular on social media. Shaybani published the video on his official Instagram page, where two individuals accurately throw balls into the basket, dressed in official suits and ties.
In the video, Shaybani captioned: "On the stage of building our country." The clip quickly went viral, garnering thousands of views and comments. Some praised Shara's athleticism and sportsmanship, while others saw a political message about the image of a "young leader, close to the people".
One user, Omar Madani, wrote: "From the height of horseback riding to basketball... President of Syria Ahmad Shara is an athlete..." Another commentator, Abu-Hamza, expressed his gratitude and respect for the president.
However, some users raised questions about the political implications in such context and the complex situation in the country. One of them asked: "What exactly message does Shara want to convey through this video?".
There are also those who critically relate to this publication, considering that it may attempt to present a different image of life, not corresponding to the realities of the Syrian people. One user asked: "Is this the moment to demonstrate such prices?".
It should be noted that this is not the first time Shara has sparked widespread discussion on social media. Previously, the President of Syria had already attracted attention with an image of riding a horse, receiving feedback from many followers calling him a "hero".
