JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has received a phone call from Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and discussed the latest developments in Syria.
During the call, the two sides reviewed relations as well as ongoing initiatives aimed at enhancing security and stability in Syria, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Sunday.
Meanwhile, the Syrian presidency in a statement said that during the telephone conversation, the Saudi Crown Prince expressed the Kingdom’s interest in boosting economic cooperation with Syria.
The statement said the Saudi Crown Prince “reiterated the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting Syria’s security and stability, encouraging political solutions that preserve the country’s unity, and contributing to its reconstruction.”
He also emphasised Saudi Arabia’s keenness to expand economic and investment ties with Syria in the period ahead.
Al-Sharaa thanked Saudi Arabia for its “continued support,” highlighting the Kingdom’s role in strengthening Syria’s territorial integrity and stability.
He also expressed appreciation for Saudi backing amid recent Israeli attacks, the statement added.
It is pertinent to mention that al-Sharaa visited Saudi Arabia in February this year and held a meeting with the Saudi Crown Prince.
During the meeting, both sides discussed the latest developments in Syria and ways to support the security and stability of Syria.
They also reviewed aspects of bilateral ties and opportunities to enhance them in various fields. They further discussed developments in the region and the efforts made in this regard.
