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Arab News
21 hours ago
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Syrian president arrives in Kuwait on official visit
CAIRO: Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and his accompanying delegation arrived in Kuwait on Sunday. 'Al-Sharaa is set to hold official talks with Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in affirmation of Kuwait's steadfast support for Syria, its people, and its sovereignty,' read a statement on SANA News Agency. Al-Sharaa's visit to Kuwait aims to boost bilateral ties the two countries. Ties between Syria and Kuwait resumed last year, witnessing a notable revival when Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya visited Damascus on Dec. 30. Kuwait also launched the first flights of a humanitarian air bridge to Syria, to alleviate the suffering of Syrians, according to KUNA News Agency. Kuwait, joining other GCC member states, has underscored its unwavering support for Syria's unity and sovereignty. Al-Sharaa had previously visited Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates on his Gulf tour.
Arab News
a day ago
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Kurdish delegation heads to Damascus for talks
DAMASCUS: A delegation from northeast Syria's semi-autonomous Kurdish administration was headed to Damascus on Saturday for talks on implementing a March deal to integrate Kurdish institutions into the state, a member of the delegation said. Under the agreement signed by Syria's interim President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and Mazloum Abdi, head of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, the Kurds are to integrate their civil and military institutions into the national government. The deal includes all border crossings, oil and gas fields, and a regional airport. A member of the Kurdish delegation said that 'a delegation from the autonomous administration is on the way to Damascus to discuss' details of the March deal. Despite the accord, the Kurds have criticized a constitutional declaration announced by the new authorities, who took power after ousting Bashar Assad in December, and said the new government failed to reflect the Syrian Arab Republic's diversity. Last month, Syrian Kurdish parties adopted a joint vision of a 'decentralized democratic state,' a move rejected by Damascus, which warned against attempts at separatism or federalism by the minority group. The March agreement states that the Kurds are an 'essential component of the Syrian state,' guaranteeing the 'right to citizenship and all ... constitutional rights.' Syria's Kurds suffered marginalization and repression under Assad's rule, being deprived of the right to speak their language and celebrate their holidays and, in many cases, of Syrian nationality. Earlier this month, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani warned that delaying the implementation of the deal would 'prolong the chaos' in the country. In an interview broadcast by Shams TV, based in Irbil in northern Iraq's Kurdistan region, SDF chief Abdi said that 'we are committed to what was agreed with Damascus and we are currently working on implementing this agreement.' He emphasized the need for a 'decentralized Syria where all its components live with their full rights and nobody is excluded.' But he accused Syria's new authorities of wanting centralization and of 'not being ready for everyone to live in Syria.' Kurdish-led forces took control of much of Syria's northeast, including its oil fields, during the country's civil war and the Daesh insurgency. With support from a US-led international coalition, the Kurdish-led SDF played a key role in Daesh's territorial defeat in Syria in 2019. Abdi said all Syrians should benefit from Syria's oil wealth but said the Kurds wanted 'an autonomous administration to govern locally and for the people of the area to manage security and political institutions.'
Washington Post
2 days ago
- Business
- Washington Post
Syria and Saudi Arabia agree to boost economic cooperation after Western sanctions eased
DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria and Saudi Arabia said Saturday they aim to boost economic cooperation to for their mutual benefit and create jobs for Syrians after Western sanctions imposed on the war-torn country were eased earlier this month. The announcement was made during a visit to Damascus by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, who met Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and other Syrian officials.
Arab News
2 days ago
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- Arab News
Saudi FM heads high-level economic delegation on visit to Damascus
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has arrived in Damascus on Saturday as he embarked on an official visit to the Syrian capital heading a high-level economic delegation from the Kingdom. Prince Faisal is scheduled to meet with President of the Syrian Republic Ahmad Al-Sharaa, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The high-level economic delegation, which includes Saudi officials from the ministries of finance and investment will also hold a consultation session with their counterparts from the Syrian side. Syria and Saudi Arabia have earlier discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations in the financial sectors.
Arab News
2 days ago
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Syrian president to make first official visit to Kuwait
CAIRO: Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa will make his first official visit to Kuwait on Sunday accompanied by an official delegation. 'Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa, accompanied by an official delegation, is due to arrive in Kuwait on Sunday,' read a statement on KUNA News Agency. Earlier this month, sources close to Al-Sharaa have reported that the Syrian president was planning a trip to the gulf state towards the end of May. On his gulf tour, Al-Sharaa had visited Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. On his trip to Kuwait, the Syrian president will meet the Kuwaiti leadership to discuss ways to boost bilateral relations.
