LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman said that US forces must stay in Syria despite the latest statement by President Donald Trump calling for their withdrawal after the end of the war on Daesh.
Prince Mohammed said in an interview with Time magazine: “We believe that US forces must stay in Syria for the medium term at least.”
The crown prince explained that “US presence in Syria is the only way to limit Iranian influence in the region.”
The Saudi crown prince said that having US troops in Syria would allow Washington to have a say in the future of that war-torn country.
In the interview the crown prince warned that Iran and its militia in the region are working to open an Iranian land route that links Tehran to the Mediterranean through Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon.
Crown Prince Mohammed replied to a question on President Assad of Syria’s future, saying “he is likely to stay as president for the time being,” but he added that “it is in President Assad’s interest not to allow Iranians a free hand in Syria.”
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince : US must stay in Syria for regional stability
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince : US must stay in Syria for regional stability
ALIPH to open first regional HQ in Riyadh
- The new agreement between Saudi Arabia and ALIPH underscores the Kingdom’s efforts to preserve and protect cultural heritage
RIYADH: The Ministry of Culture and the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage have signed an agreement to establish ALIPH’s first regional headquarters in Riyadh, reinforcing the Kingdom’s commitment to cultural heritage protection.
The new office will play a pivotal role in efforts to protect and preserve cultural heritage in conflict, post-conflict, and crisis areas, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
The agreement was signed in Riyadh by Assistant Minister of Culture Rakan Altouq, on behalf of Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, and ALIPH Foundation Board Chair Bariza Khiari.
Saudi Arabia has been an ALIPH member since its founding in 2017. ALIPH has partnered with international organizations, including UNESCO, and operated in countries affected by conflict, environmental disasters, and instability, supporting hundreds of institutions worldwide.
The new agreement between Saudi Arabia and ALIPH underscores the Kingdom’s efforts to preserve and protect cultural heritage.
