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Syrian FM al-Shaibani travels to Riyadh for security cooperation with Saudi Arabia
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani arrived in Riyadh at the head of a senior delegation and began contacts aimed at advancing consultations and bilateral relations with Saudi Arabia. The visit follows calls to strengthen coordination between the two countries on regional security and stability.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani arrived in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, at the head of a senior delegation. Syria’s Foreign Ministry said the visit was being held to strengthen consultations between the two countries and advance bilateral relations.
The talks in Riyadh aim to advance cooperation between Syria and Saudi Arabia. The discussions also focus on strengthening joint coordination to support regional security and stability.
Houthi attacks were on the agenda
Al-Shaibani’s visit to Riyadh came four days after his phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan. During the call, the two ministers assessed the latest developments in the region.
Al-Shaibani said Syria stood in full solidarity with Saudi Arabia after the Houthis targeted civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia. He said Saudi Arabia’s security could not be separated from the security of Syria and the region.
The Syrian foreign minister also offered his condolences for those who died after Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport was targeted. Al-Shaibani and bin Farhan stressed the need to develop joint cooperation and coordination and step up efforts to reinforce regional security and stability.
Previous talks
The two ministers also met in New York on September 23, where they were attending meetings of the United Nations General Assembly. They discussed joint cooperation as well as regional and international developments.
Al-Shaibani also traveled to Riyadh on July 15 and discussed with his Saudi counterpart ways to advance bilateral relations and cooperation. Regional issues of mutual interest were also addressed during the meeting.
Official contacts between Syria and Saudi Arabia address regional security and stability alongside bilateral cooperation.
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