Saudi Arabia welcomes Syrian measures to contain recent developments, MBS tells al-Sharaaa
MBS, who received a call from al-Sharaa, expressed 'the Kingdom's confidence in the Syrian government's ability to achieve security and stability under [al-Sharaa's] leadership,' according to SPA.
The Saudi Crown Prince also 'praised the efforts' that al-Sharaa has been exerting in order to keep Syria on the 'right track' that ensures Syria's unity and to prevent attempts to cause strife in the country.
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