Saudi crown prince discusses ways to support Syrian Arab Republic with president during trip to Riyadh

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The president of the Syrian Arab Republic, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, meets with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomes the president of the Syrian Arab Republic, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomes the president of the Syrian Arab Republic, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomes the president of the Syrian Arab Republic, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomes the president of the Syrian Arab Republic, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, and his delegation in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Syria’s President Ahmed Al-Sharaa is welcomed by Prince Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman, Deputy Emir of Riyadh. (SPA)
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Syria’s President Ahmed Al-Sharaa is welcomed by Prince Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman, Deputy Emir of Riyadh. (SPA)
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Syria’s President Ahmed Al-Sharaa is welcomed by Prince Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman, Deputy Emir of Riyadh. (SPA)
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Updated 03 February 2025
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Saudi crown prince discusses ways to support Syrian Arab Republic with president during trip to Riyadh

  • Leaders discussed aspects of relations between their countries and opportunities to enhance them in various fields
  • They also reviewed developments in regional situations and efforts made in regard to them

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed ways to support the security and stability of the Syrian Arab Republic during interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa’s first foreign trip since taking office.

The leaders discussed aspects of relations between their countries and opportunities to enhance them in various fields. They also reviewed developments in regional situations and efforts made in regard to them.

The crown prince congratulated Al-Sharaa on his recent appointment and wished him success in achieving the hopes and aspirations of the Syrian people.

The interim president said Saudi Arabia was committed to supporting his country after meeting Prince Mohammed: “We held a long meeting during which we felt and heard a genuine desire to support Syria in building its future,” Al-Sharaa said in a statement on Telegram.

Military commanders appointed Al-Sharaa interim president weeks after militant forces overran Damascus.

Last month, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, visited Damascus and said the Kingdom was engaged in talks with the US and European partners to help lift economic sanctions imposed on the Syrian Arab Republic that have left the country’s economy decimated.


Saudi and Qatari foreign ministers co-chair coordination council in Riyadh

Updated 04 December 2025
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Saudi and Qatari foreign ministers co-chair coordination council in Riyadh

  • Meeting discussed strengthening cooperation through several initiatives
  • Executive committee provided an overview of the council’s activities

LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, co-chaired the executive committee meeting of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council in Riyadh.

The meeting on Thursday reviewed ties and ways to enhance them at both bilateral and multilateral levels. They also discussed strengthening cooperation through several initiatives that could elevate relations to broader prospects, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

Both sides commended the cooperation among the committees under the coordination council.

The executive committee secretariat provided an overview of the council’s activities and its committees over the past period, along with the latest updates and preparatory work for the eighth meeting, the SPA added.

At the end of the meeting, the ministers signed the minutes of the council’s executive committee.