Abu Dhabi hosts high-level talks on strengthening UAE-Syria relations

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Syria's newly appointed Foreign Minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, have discussed strengthening bilateral relations and regional developments.

During the meeting in Abu Dhabi, ministers explored ways to bolster friendly ties between the two nations and their fraternal peoples in key areas, Caliber.Az reports via Turkish media.

They also exchanged views on developments in Syria and other regional matters. Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed his country’s steadfast position in supporting “the independence and sovereignty of Syria across its entire territory.”

He expressed the UAE’s commitment to assisting the Syrian people and supporting all regional and international efforts to meet their aspirations for security, peace, stability, and dignity.

The UAE minister stressed the importance of providing the Syrian people with the necessary conditions for safety and stability to ensure a future marked by prosperity, progress, and development.

The meeting was attended by the UAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Fadhel Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, and Minister of State Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar. 

The Syrian delegation included the interim government’s Defence Minister Murhaf Abu Kasra, Minister of Electricity Omar al-Shuqruq, Minister of Petroleum Ghiath Diab, and Head of General Intelligence  Anas Hasan Khattab.

According to Syria’s news agency SANA, as shared on social media, Shaibani visited Doha, the capital of Qatar, on January 5 as part of his international tour. Reports indicate that the Syrian minister also plans to visit Jordan. 

By Aghakazim Guliyev