• The president is accompanied by the country’s foreign minister, Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani

Arab News

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.