Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, recently appointed by the new leadership in Syria, arrived in Qatar on Sunday for discussions with high-ranking Qatari officials, as reported by a Qatari source. Among those he met was Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mohammed Al-Khulaifi. The Syrian state news agency SANA also confirmed the presence of a Syrian delegation, which includes Defence Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra and intelligence chief Anas Khattab.
This marks al-Shibani’s second international visit in less than a month following the ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad by rebel forces on December 8. He is anticipated to travel to the United Arab Emirates and Jordan later this week to promote “stability, security, economic recovery, and the establishment of strong partnerships,” as stated on his X account. His initial foreign trip took place on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, where discussions were held regarding support for Syria’s political transition.
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