Bashar Assad Welcomes UAE FM in Damascus

Syria’s President Bashar Assad meets with UAE FM Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Damascus Syria, in this handout released by Syrian Presidency on November 9, 2021. (Reuters)
Syria’s President Bashar Assad meets with UAE FM Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Damascus Syria, in this handout released by Syrian Presidency on November 9, 2021. (Reuters)
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Bashar Assad Welcomes UAE FM in Damascus

Syria’s President Bashar Assad meets with UAE FM Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Damascus Syria, in this handout released by Syrian Presidency on November 9, 2021. (Reuters)
Syria’s President Bashar Assad meets with UAE FM Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Damascus Syria, in this handout released by Syrian Presidency on November 9, 2021. (Reuters)

Syrian President Bashar Assad received in Damascus on Tuesday Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

A presidency statement said Sheikh Abdullah led a delegation of senior Emirati officials that discussed bilateral relations and cooperation in a meeting with Syrian counterparts.

The participants discussed exploring “new horizons for this cooperation, especially in vital sectors in order to strengthen investment partnerships in these sectors,” the statement said.

They tackled the developments in the region and Arab world. They agreed to continue consultations and coordination over various affairs and challenges facing the Arab world in order to achieve the aspirations of their people away from any foreign meddling.

Assad underscored the “close fraternal relations” that bind the UAE and Syria. He hailed the stances taken by the UAE, which has always stood by the Syrian people.

Sheikh Abdullah, for his part, stressed the UAE’s support for efforts aimed at achieving stability in Syria.

He said he had faith that Syria, through the leadership of Assad and efforts of its people, can overcome the challenges caused by the war.

The UAE is always ready to support the Syrian people, he added.

Sheikh Abdullah is the most senior Emirati dignitary to visit Syria in the decade since the eruption of the country’s war.



Saudi Arabia, France Discuss Gaza and Lebanon

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Advisor to the French President for the Middle East and North Africa Anne-Claire Legendre. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Advisor to the French President for the Middle East and North Africa Anne-Claire Legendre. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, France Discuss Gaza and Lebanon

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Advisor to the French President for the Middle East and North Africa Anne-Claire Legendre. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Advisor to the French President for the Middle East and North Africa Anne-Claire Legendre. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with Advisor to the French President for the Middle East and North Africa Anne-Claire Legendre.

During their meeting in Riyadh on Wednesday, they discussed the strong relations between Saudi Arabia and France and explored ways to further enhance them.

They also reviewed regional issues, with a particular focus on the situations in Gaza and Lebanon, along with ongoing efforts to address these developments.