Syria's newly appointed foreign minister Asaad Hassan Al Shaibani to make first state visit to Saudi Arabia

Dubai: Syria's newly appointed foreign minister, Asaad Hassan Al Shaibani, announced his country’s ambition to forge strategic relations with Saudi Arabia across a range of sectors.

In a post on X on Monday, Al Shaibani said that he had received an official invitation from Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan to visit the Kingdom. “I am honored to represent my country on my first official visit to Saudi Arabia,” he wrote.

Ahmed Al Sharaa, head of Syria’s military operations administration, has also spoken highly of Saudi Arabia’s pivotal role in Syria’s future. Al Sharaa described Saudi statements regarding Syria as "very positive," adding that the Kingdom offers significant investment opportunities. “I am proud of everything Saudi Arabia has done for Syria, and it has a major role in the country’s future,” he said.

The remarks follow a high-level Saudi delegation's visit to Damascus, led by a Royal Court advisor, which included meetings with Al Sharaa at the Presidential Palace.

Saudi Arabia has expressed satisfaction with the improving situation in Syria, reiterating its commitment to the stability and safety of the Syrian people. The Kingdom emphasized the importance of preserving Syria’s institutions and resources while safeguarding the unity of its people.