Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara held talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to begin what his office said was a Gulf tour.
Mr. Al Shara met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, where they discussed strengthening their ties and developments in the region.
State media in Syria said his visit to the kingdom was "part of a Gulf tour", but his other destinations have not yet been announced. It said Prince Mohammed and Mr. Al Shara discussed economic and investment ties and "regional connectivity projects".
The Syrian leader was greeted in Jeddah by Prince Saud bin Mishaal, Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region. The welcoming party in Jeddah also included the city's mayor, Saleh Al Turki, the Makkah region's police chief, Maj Gen Saleh Al Jabri, and officials at the royal court.
Saudi Arabia has positioned itself as one of the major investors in the new Syria since Mr. Al Shara took power in 2024, after leading a rebel offensive that ousted the regime of Bashar Al Assad.
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Source: The National
