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

Last Update: 2025-02-02 15:00:02 - Source: Al monitor
Syria's interim president arrives in Saudi Arabia for first foreign visit

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.