The president of Syria, Ahmad Ash-Shara'a, paid a state visit to Saudi Arabia on February 2, 2025. This marks the new president's first foreign visit to Saudi Arabia, where he met
This visit is considered an important step toward restoring Syria's regional and international status. Since the civil war that began in 2011, Syria had been isolated by many Arab states.
Muhammad bin Salman and Ash-Shara'a discussed regional security, economic cooperation, and humanitarian aid issues during the official meeting. Both sides emphasized the importance of collaborating to end the humanitarian crisis in Syria and achieving stability.
This meeting is considered a sign of Syria's return to the Arab world. Officials from Saudi Arabia have described this visit as an "important step in strengthening stability and cooperation in the region.”
The visit of the Syrian president to Saudi Arabia signifies changes in the political and economic stance of the region. The visit is said to lay the groundwork for further development of relations between the two countries in the future.
Abdullah Sayyid
