RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani in Riyadh on Wednesday and discussed regional developments.
The two ministers reviewed ties between Saudi Arabia and Syria and explored ways to strengthen cooperation across various sectors, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said.
They also reviewed the latest developments in the region and ongoing efforts to support security and stability.
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It may be recalled that in early 2025, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa chose Saudi Arabia for his first foreign visit as Syria’s new leader.
In May 2025, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, successfully persuaded US President Donald Trump to lift American sanctions on Syria and arranged a meeting between Trump and Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa in the Kingdom.
In recent years, Riyadh has focused on humanitarian support for Syrian communities affected by conflict, providing aid in the form of food, medical assistance, and reconstruction programmes.
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Saudi initiatives aim to alleviate the humanitarian crisis, support displaced populations, and contribute to the long-term recovery and stability of Syria.
Last month, the Saudi aid agency, King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), signed a joint executive programme with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to implement a rural women’s economic empowerment project in Syria under the “Bathraa” initiative.
