Saudi delegation led by Royal Court advisor meets with Syria’s Al-Sharaa

The head of the new Syrian administration, Ahmed Al-Sharaa. (AFP/File Photo)
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Updated 23 December 2024
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Saudi delegation led by Royal Court advisor meets with Syria’s Al-Sharaa

  • Earlier this week, Al-Sharaa praised progress made by Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: A Saudi delegation headed by an advisor from the Royal Court met with the head of the new Syrian administration, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, at the People’s Palace in Syria on Sunday, according to an Al Arabiya report.

Earlier this week, Al-Sharaa praised progress made by Saudi Arabia and neighboring Gulf countries in an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat.

“We admire the development in Gulf countries, particularly Saudi Arabia’s bold plans and vision, and we aspire to achieve similar progress for Syria,” he told the newspaper’s Bissane El-Cheikh during an interview the the Presidential Palace in Damascus.

“There are many opportunities for cooperation, especially in economic and developmental areas, where we can align our goals,” he added.


Saudi leadership sends cables of condolences after passing of former Cyprus president

Former Cypriot President George Vassiliou speaks at a press conference about improving trade relations between Cyprus and Egypt.
Updated 15 January 2026
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Saudi leadership sends cables of condolences after passing of former Cyprus president

  • Former Cyprus President George Vassiliou died on Wednesday aged 94
  • He led the country between 1988 and 1993

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent separate cables of condolences to the President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulide after the passing of one of his predecessors.
Former Cyprus President George Vassiliou died on Wednesday aged 94. He led the country between 1988 and 1993.
The king and crown prince also extended their condolences to the family of the deceased and the people of Cyprus, Saudi Press Agency reported.