Asaad Hassan al-Shibani's acceptance of an invitation from Saudi Arabia marks a significant diplomatic step for Syria following the removal of Bashar al-Assad. His visit aims at re-establishing Syria's regional relations and fostering strategic partnerships.
During a news conference, al-Shibani emphasized the importance of his upcoming visit, stating, "I am honored to represent my country on my first official visit [to Saudi Arabia]. We look forward to building strategic relations with our brothers in the kingdom in all fields."
Kuwait's foreign minister Abdullah al-Yahya highlighted the need for renewed relations as he expressed a desire for the Kuwaiti embassy to reopen in Damascus, commenting, "The visit expresses our keenness on opening a new page of regional cooperation."
Amidst discussions of regional development, al-Yahya noted the urgency of international aid to Syria and called for reconsideration of sanctions, asserting, "We value the responsiveness of the new administration in Syria."
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