Saudi Arabia Welcomes Syrian Leadership Deal with SDF to Merge Forces

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Commander of the SDF Mazloum Abdi shake hands in this handout released on March 10, 2025. SANA/Handout via REUTERS
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Commander of the SDF Mazloum Abdi shake hands in this handout released on March 10, 2025. SANA/Handout via REUTERS
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Syrian Leadership Deal with SDF to Merge Forces

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Commander of the SDF Mazloum Abdi shake hands in this handout released on March 10, 2025. SANA/Handout via REUTERS
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Commander of the SDF Mazloum Abdi shake hands in this handout released on March 10, 2025. SANA/Handout via REUTERS

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed an agreement to integrate all civilian and military institutions in northeastern Syria into Syrian state institutions.

The Syrian Democratic Forces signed a deal with the Damascus government on Monday to join Syria's new state institutions, the Syrian presidency said on Monday.
The Kingdom praised the steps taken by the Syrian leadership to maintain civil peace and stability and the efforts exerted to strengthen national unity across Syria.



Pakistani Prime Minister Arrives in Jeddah

Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is welcomed upon his arrival in Jeddah. (SPA)
Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is welcomed upon his arrival in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Pakistani Prime Minister Arrives in Jeddah

Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is welcomed upon his arrival in Jeddah. (SPA)
Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is welcomed upon his arrival in Jeddah. (SPA)

Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and his accompanying delegation arrived in Jeddah on Wednesday.

He was received at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, Mayor of Jeddah Saleh bin Ali Al-Turki, Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki, and a number of officials.