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Syria's interim president arrives in Saudi Arabia for first foreign visit

Syria's interim president arrives in Saudi Arabia for first foreign visit
Syria's interim president arrives in Saudi Arabia for first foreign visit

2025-02-02 15:00:02 - From: Al monitor


Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Saudi Arabia on Sunday for his first international visit since the toppling of Bashar al-Assad, state media reported.

Accompanied by his foreign minister Asaad al-Shaibani, Sharaa was greeted by Saudi officials as he disembarked, images from state television outlet Al-Ekhbariya showed.

The broadcaster said Sharaa was expected to meet with de facto Saudi ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, but did not specify when.