Qatar's Emir calls for support for Syria's territorial integrity and independence

Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has called for support for the independence and territorial integrity of Syria.

Al Thani made the remark at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on April 17, Caliber.Az reports, citing Russian media.

"He (Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa - ed.) is determined to continue cooperation [with Russia] and to build interaction based on the principles of mutual respect and observance of the interests of the two peoples. We need to support the desire of the new Syrian authorities to ensure the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the country," he said.

To note, Al-Thani arrived in Russia’s capital on April 17 for talks with President Putin on Ukraine and Middle East issues.

Qatar has made a series of attempts to mediate between Russia and Ukraine, and has helped arrange the return of children from both countries who were separated from their parents during the war.

By Khagan Isayev