Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman said on Thursday that it is time for Syria to stabilize and rise, following the overthrow of the regime of ousted President Bashar al-Assad.
This came during his meeting with a delegation from the new Syrian government, which included Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, Defense Minister Marhaf Abu Qasra, and the head of the General Intelligence Service Anas Khattab.
In a post on the X platform, the Saudi Defense Minister added: "I held a fruitful meeting with the Foreign and Defense Ministers, and the head of intelligence in the new Syrian administration."
Regarding the topics of the meeting, he said: "We discussed the latest developments in Syria, and ways to support the transitional political process in a way that achieves the aspirations of the brotherly Syrian people, and ensures the security, stability and unity of Syria's territories."
He continued: "Our brothers and sisters in Syria have suffered years of wars, destruction and difficult living conditions, and it is time for Syria to stabilize, rise and benefit from its capabilities, the most important of which is the brotherly Syrian people. May God protect Syria and protect it from all evils."
On Wednesday evening, al-Shaibani arrived in Riyadh at the invitation of Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan.
This is the first foreign visit for Minister Al-Shaibani after the formation of the caretaker government in Syria, following the overthrow of the Assad regime.
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