RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Syria have stressed the importance of strengthening regional and international efforts to de-escalate tensions and called for an immediate halt to all acts threatening the security of navigation and waterways in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb Strait, and the Strait of Hormuz.
The views were expressed during a meeting between Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh.
The two leaders emphasised the need to contain crises, prioritise dialogue and diplomacy, and resolve disputes peacefully, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Wednesday.
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The two sides held a session of official talks, reviewing the close relations between the two countries and ways to develop them in all sectors.
They exchanged views on the current regional and international situation, including the grave repercussions any military escalation could have on regional and international security and stability, the safety of international navigation, the sustainability of energy supplies, and the stability of the global economy.
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They commended the close alignment of their positions on regional and international issues of common interest, reflecting the depth of coordination and consultation between the two countries.
Memorandum of understanding signed
During the visit, a memorandum of understanding on industrial cooperation was signed between the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and the Syrian Ministry of Industry and Internal Trade and Consumer Protection.
An agreement on cooperation between the two countries’ defence ministries was also concluded, along with two memoranda of understanding on agricultural cooperation and environmental protection, between the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture and the Syrian Ministry of Local Administration and Environment and Ministry of Agriculture.
The Saudi Fund for Development also signed several agreements with the Syrian side covering projects in infrastructure, healthcare, housing, and financial services.
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Last month, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani visited Saudi Arabia and met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Riyadh, during which he strongly condemned Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia while expressing solidarity with the Kingdom.
The two leaders also reviewed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them in various fields, and discussed regional developments in light of the militia’s escalation against the Kingdom.
Syria condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
The Syrian Foreign Ministry had condemned the Houthis targeting of the airport in Riyadh, describing it as a violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and a direct threat to its security and stability, as well as to the safety of civilians, civilian facilities and air navigation.
Last month, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met in Riyadh with Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and discussed bilateral relations and the latest developments in the region.
During the meeting, the two leaders reviewed the prospects of bilateral relations and avenues for cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Syria, as well as promising opportunities to enhance this cooperation across various fields, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
According to Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah, Saudi Arabia has provided tangible support to Syria through more than 600 projects worth $1.71 billion.
