Syria's President Bashar Al Assad with Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Damascus on January 4. SANA
Syria's President Bashar Al Assad with Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Damascus on January 4. SANA
Syria's President Bashar Al Assad with Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Damascus on January 4. SANA
Syria's President Bashar Al Assad with Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Damascus on January 4. SANA

Syrian President Al Assad receives Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed in Damascus


Amr Mostafa
  • English
  • Arabic

Syrian President Bashar Al Assad has received Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, the UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, in Damascus.

During the visit on Wednesday, they discussed several regional and international issues, including the latest developments in Syria and the Middle East, state news agency Wam reported.

Mr Al Assad and Sheikh Abdullah discussed relations between their countries, as well as co-operation in various fields, Syrian state news agency Sana reported.

The two men also discussed ways to develop economic and trade relations between the countries.

Sheikh Abdullah "affirmed the commitment and keenness of the UAE to support the efforts made to find a political solution to the Syrian crisis that restores the security, stability and unity of Syria and meets the aspirations of the brotherly Syrian people for development, development and prosperity," Wam said.

Mr Al Assad visited the UAE in March, marking his first trip to an Arab country since the Syrian civil war began in 2011.

He met UAE leaders during the visit.

Who's who in Yemen conflict

Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government

Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council

Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south

Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory

The President's Cake

Director: Hasan Hadi

Starring: Baneen Ahmad Nayyef, Waheed Thabet Khreibat, Sajad Mohamad Qasem 

Rating: 4/5

Arabian Gulf League fixtures:

Friday:

  • Emirates v Hatta, 5.15pm
  • Al Wahda v Al Dhafra, 5.25pm
  • Al Ain v Shabab Al Ahli Dubai, 8.15pm

Saturday:

  • Dibba v Ajman, 5.15pm
  • Sharjah v Al Wasl, 5.20pm
  • Al Jazira v Al Nasr, 8.15pm
Updated: January 04, 2023, 5:26 PM