His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani held talks Wednesday with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, focusing on regional and international developments. The talks, held at the Amiri Diwan, started with HH the Amir welcoming the president and his accompanying delegation, expressing hope that the visit would strengthen co-operation and expand ties between the two countries across various sectors.
Al-Sharaa thanked HH the Amir for the warm reception and hospitality, reaffirming Syria's commitment to enhancing bilateral relations in a way that serves the shared interests of both nations and their peoples. The Syrian president also expressed solidarity with following Iranian attacks targeting the country and other states in the region, voicing support for measures taken by Doha to safeguard its sovereignty, security and citizens.
HH the Amir expressed appreciation for Syria's stance, commending the continued co-operation between the two sides. Both leaders underscored their commitment to supporting regional security and stability, while discussing bilateral relations and ways to further develop them.
The meeting was attended by His Excellency Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, His Excellency Chief of the Amiri Diwan Abdullah bin Mohammed al-Khulaifi, and His Excellency Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Khulaifi as well as a number of Their Excellencies senior officials. Also, in attendance were Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad al-Shaibani, along with a number of Their Excellencies senior officials.
HH the Amir and the Syrian president held a separate bilateral session to exchange views on key issues of mutual interest, followed by an official luncheon hosted in honor of the visiting delegation.
President Al-Sharaa departed Doha Wednesday following a working visit to the country. He and the accompanying delegation were seen off at Doha International Airport by His Excellency Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh al-Khulaifi and Charge d'Affaires at the Syrian embassy in Qatar Bilal Tourkia. Earlier the president and his delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by HE Director of the Protocol Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ibrahim bin Yousef Fakhro and the Syrian charge d'affaires.
