Syrian Delegation Leaves Saudi Arabia After Talks
In a significant diplomatic move, a high-level Syrian delegation departed from Saudi Arabia on Friday morning, following a series of discussions on Thursday. This visit marks the first official foreign trip by the new Syrian administration since the ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad.
The Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad Al-Shaabani, was received by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Riyadh. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the meeting reviewed the current situation in Syria, focusing on the efforts to achieve peace and stability. Prince Faisal reiterated Saudi Arabia’s support for initiatives aimed at securing Syria’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
Discussions also touched on strategies to preserve Syrian state institutions and restore its natural standing in both the Arab and Islamic worlds.
Additionally:
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Al-Shaabani, Syrian Defense Minister Marouf Abu Qasr, and the head of Syrian general intelligence, Anas Khattab, in his office in Riyadh. The agenda included updates on Syrian conditions and ways to support the political transition process to meet the aspirations of the Syrian people while ensuring their security and unity.
Furthermore,
The Chief of the General Staff of the Saudi Armed Forces, General Fayyad Al-Ruwaili, engaged with the Syrian Defense Minister to discuss issues of mutual interest, as reported by the Saudi Ministry of Defense.
The Syrian delegation was seen off by Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-
Khuraiji early Friday, marking the end of this pivotal diplomatic engagement.
This visit underscores a potential shift in regional dynamics and could signal new pathways for dialogue and cooperation between Syria and Saudi Arabia, aiming at long-term stability in the region.
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