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
    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
    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
    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
    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 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
    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
    Taymur Jumblatt, Walid Jumblatt and Mr Al Bashir. AFP
  • Mr Al Bashir with Walid Jumblatt. AFP
    Mr Al Bashir with Walid Jumblatt. AFP
  • Taymur Jumblatt with officials in Damascus. Reuters
    Taymur Jumblatt with officials in Damascus. Reuters
  • Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan meets Mr Al Shara 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, 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 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
    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
    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
    Mr Fidan at a press conference after a meeting Mr Al Sharaa in Damascus, Syria. EPA