Syria's de facto leader Ahmad Al Shara meets officials in Damascus - in pictures
Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi meets Syria's de facto leader Ahmad Al Shara in Damascus. Photo: Jordanian Foreign Ministry
The two men held extensive talks in the Syrian capital. Photo: Jordanian Foreign Ministry
Mr Safadi, left, seen shaking hands with Mr Al Shara, is expected to meet other key Syrian officials during the visit. AFP
Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblatt, with his son Taymur looking on, is received by Mr Al Shara in Damascus. Reuters
Walid and Taymur Jumblatt in talks with Mr Al Shara, Syria’s interim prime minister Mohammed Al Bashir and Druze leaders in Damascus. AFP
Walid Jumblatt is the first Lebanese leader to meet Mr Al Shara since his Hayat Tahrir Al Sham group and allied rebel factions launched a lightning offensive, seizing Damascus and ousting long-time Syrian president Bashar Al Assad. AFP
Taymur Jumblatt, Walid Jumblatt and Mr Al Bashir. AFP
Mr Al Bashir with Walid Jumblatt. AFP
Taymur Jumblatt with officials in Damascus. Reuters
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan meets Mr Al Shara in Damascus. Reuters
Mr Fidan, left, with Mr Al Shara during their meeting. Mr Fidan is the first foreign minister to visit Damascus since president Bashar Al Assad's overthrow two weeks ago. Reuters
Mr Fidan and Mr Al Shara held talks on Sunday during which they vowed to strengthen bilateral ties. EPA
Mr Fidan, left, and Mr Al Shara attend a press conference after their meeting. EPA
Hayat Tahrir Al Sham leader Mr Al Shara at a press conference after meeting Mr Fidan in Damascus, Syria. EPA
Mr Fidan at a press conference after a meeting Mr Al Sharaa in Damascus, Syria. EPA