Syrian President Bashar Al Assad visits China - in pictures

  • Syria's President Bashar Al Assad and his wife Asma arrive at Hangzhou airport, his first visit to China in two decades. Reuters
    Syria's President Bashar Al Assad and his wife Asma arrive at Hangzhou airport, his first visit to China in two decades. Reuters
  • Mr Al Assad travelled to the eastern Chinese city for the opening ceremony of the Asian Games. Reuters
    Mr Al Assad travelled to the eastern Chinese city for the opening ceremony of the Asian Games. Reuters
  • Mr Al Assad is welcomed in Hangzhou. Reuters
    Mr Al Assad is welcomed in Hangzhou. Reuters
  • The high-ranking Syrian delegation was to include Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad. Reuters
    The high-ranking Syrian delegation was to include Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad. Reuters
  • Mr Al Assad aims to use the visit to shore up international support. EPA
    Mr Al Assad aims to use the visit to shore up international support. EPA
  • Mr Al Assad is also expected to meet China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing. AP
    Mr Al Assad is also expected to meet China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing. AP