Damascus, July 25 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Damascus on Saturday for his inaugural visit to Syria as head of the world body, appealing to the global community to bolster support for the nation nearly two years following the collapse of the Bashar Assad regime.

The three-day official mission takes place against the backdrop of Syria's extensive efforts to rebuild after decades of devastating war, severe economic distress, and widespread infrastructure damage.

Emphasising that the United Nations remains committed to supporting Syria at a "pivotal moment", Guterres shared his arrival on social media.

In a post on X, he wrote, "I have just arrived in Damascus for a visit of solidarity."

In a subsequent message, h...