Saudi foreign minister to visit Syria as relations thaw
1 year, 8 months ago

Saudi foreign minister to visit Syria as relations thaw

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia's top diplomat is expected to arrive in the Syrian capital on Tuesday, the first official visit by an official from the kingdom in more than a decade, the Syrian government said. Syria and Saudi Arabia said last week they were moving toward restoring consular services and resuming flights between the two countries. The overtures picked up pace since the massive February 6 earthquake in Turkey and Syria, and the Chinese-brokered reestablishment of ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran, which had backed opposing sides in the Syrian conflict. Saudi Arabia is hosting the next Arab League summit in May, when Syria's membership is widely expected to be on the table. On Friday, a group of regional leaders from the Arab Gulf countries as well as Egypt, Jordan and Iraq convened in Saudi Arabia to discuss Syria's political fate.

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Syria’s foreign minister visits Qatar as new authorities seek regional and global diplomatic ties
5 days, 21 hours ago

Syria’s foreign minister visits Qatar as new authorities seek regional and global diplomatic ties

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria’s new foreign minister met with his Qatari counterpart and Qatar’s prime minister in Doha on Sunday, as Syria’s new de facto authorities under Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, establish diplomatic ties with regional and global governments. Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani posted on X that he’s also set to visit Jordan and the United Arabs Emirates to …

Syria’s foreign minister urges US to lift sanctions during visit to Qatar
6 days, 11 hours ago

Syria’s foreign minister urges US to lift sanctions during visit to Qatar

Al Jazeera  

Asaad al-Shaibani’s visit to Qatar comes as the new administration seeks support from Arab states following the toppling of al-Assad. Syria’s new Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani has called on the United States to lift crippling sanctions on his country, as he visited Qatar as part of a regional trip to seek support after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Following …

Syria’s FM to head to UAE, Qatar and Jordan to ‘build partnerships’
1 week ago

Syria’s FM to head to UAE, Qatar and Jordan to ‘build partnerships’

Al Jazeera  

War-torn country reaches out for much-needed investment, as Saudi Arabia also set to play a big role in reconstruction. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani has announced he will visit Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan, having just made his first official foreign trip to Saudi Arabia earlier this week. The top diplomat in Syria’s new government said in …

Syria FM in Saudi Arabia on maiden trip as new rulers reset regional ties
1 week, 2 days ago

Syria FM in Saudi Arabia on maiden trip as new rulers reset regional ties

Al Jazeera  

Asaad Al-Shaibani arrived in Riyadh in his first overseas visit since the removal of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria. Syria’s top diplomat says he hopes to open a “new, bright page” with Saudi Arabia upon arriving in the kingdom, the first foreign visit for Syria’s new rulers. “I have just arrived in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, accompanied by …

Syria FM says will visit Saudi Arabia in first official trip abroad
1 week, 5 days ago

Syria FM says will visit Saudi Arabia in first official trip abroad

Al Jazeera  

Syria’s new Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani says he has accepted an invitation from his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah to visit, in what would be his first official foreign trip. During a news conference with his Kuwaiti counterpart Abdullah al-Yahya in the capital, Damascus, later on Monday, al-Shaibani said his visit to Saudi Arabia is scheduled …

Syria's new rulers name foreign minister amid push for international relations
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Syria's new rulers name foreign minister amid push for international relations

Hindustan Times  

- Syria's new rulers have appointed a foreign minister, the official Syrian news agency said on Saturday, as they seek to build international relations two weeks after Bashar al-Assad was ousted. Syria's new rulers name foreign minister amid push for international relations The ruling General Command named Asaad Hassan al-Shibani as foreign minister, SANA said. Syria's de facto ruler, Ahmed …

Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria’s transition
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria’s transition

Associated Press  

Top diplomats from the United States, the Arab League and Turkey met in Jordan on Saturday to discuss how to assist Syria ’s transition after the fall of Bashar Assad’s government a week ago. Here’s the latest: Gunmen loyal to Assad attack members of a Syrian insurgent group US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during his meeting with the …

With the Fall of the Syrian Govt, India Has Lost a Key Partner in West Asia
1 month ago

With the Fall of the Syrian Govt, India Has Lost a Key Partner in West Asia

The Quint  

In November 2021, UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Damascus, and in 2022, Assad made his historic trip to the UAE – his very first to an Arab country since the outbreak of the Syrian war. Last year, Assad even travelled to and was warmly welcomed in Saudi Arabia to attend the Arab League Summit after his …

Syria's Assad meets Iranian FM, vows to intensify attacks against 'terrorism'
1 month, 1 week ago

Syria's Assad meets Iranian FM, vows to intensify attacks against 'terrorism'

China Daily  

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad meets with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in Damascus, Syria, Dec 1, 2024. DAMASCUS - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad pledged to continue combating terrorist organizations "with full strength and determination" during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, state media reported on Sunday. Araghchi conveyed a message of support from Iranian leadership, reaffirming Iran's commitment …

Chinese premier eyes further alignment of development strategies with Saudi Arabia
4 months ago

Chinese premier eyes further alignment of development strategies with Saudi Arabia

China Daily  

Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to chair the Fourth Meeting of the High-Level Chinese-Saudi Joint Committee and visit Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud on Tuesday. Li arrived here Tuesday to chair the Fourth Meeting of the High-Level Chinese-Saudi Joint Committee and visit Saudi Arabia …

Syria and Saudi Arabia resume regular commercial flights as part of a thaw in relations
6 months ago

Syria and Saudi Arabia resume regular commercial flights as part of a thaw in relations

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS — Regular flights between the Syrian capital of Damascus and Saudi Arabia resumed Wednesday for the first time in more than a decade as part of a thaw in relations between the countries, Syrian state media reported. Syria and Saudi Arabia had severed ties in 2012 over President Bashar Assad’s brutal crackdown on anti-government protesters at the start of …

First Syrian jet in over a decade transports Muslim worshippers to Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrimage
7 months, 2 weeks ago

First Syrian jet in over a decade transports Muslim worshippers to Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrimage

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — For the first time in over a decade, 270 Syrians traveled on a direct flight early Tuesday from Damascus to Saudi Arabia for the annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, the Syrian Transportation Ministry said. The development is part of an ongoing thaw in relations between Damascus and Riyadh, which days ago appointed Saudi Arabia’s first ambassador to war-torn …

Saudi Arabia appoints first ambassador to Syria since 2012
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia appoints first ambassador to Syria since 2012

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Saudi Arabia on Sunday announced the appointment of its first ambassador to Syria since severing ties with Damascus in 12 years, marking an ongoing thawing in relations since the war-torn country was readmitted to the Arab League over a year ago. Faisal al-Mujfel’s appointment as the kingdom’s first ambassador to Syria since 2012 was announced by the state-run …

Saudi Arabia appoints first ambassador to Syria since 2012
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia appoints first ambassador to Syria since 2012

LA Times  

Saudi Arabia on Sunday announced the appointment of its first ambassador to Syria in 12 years since severing ties with Damascus, marking an ongoing thawing in relations since the war-torn country was readmitted to the Arab League more than a year ago. Faisal al-Mujfel’s appointment as the kingdom’s first ambassador to Syria since 2012 was announced by the state-run Saudi …

Qatar’s emir receives Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister on an official visit
1 year, 3 months ago

Qatar’s emir receives Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister on an official visit

Al Jazeera  

The pair touch on relations between their countries during Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud’s visit. Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, and his accompanying delegation during an official visit to Doha. Qatar’s emir visited Saudi Arabia as recently as November 2022 and has …

Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia to depart for Riyadh
1 year, 4 months ago

Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia to depart for Riyadh

Al Jazeera  

The Iranian embassy reopened in June, and the ambassador is expected to be fully situated there within days. Tehran, Iran – Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says its ambassador to Saudi Arabia will soon depart for Riyadh to lead Tehran’s diplomatic mission that was reopened in early June after seven years. Iran’s new envoy to the kingdom, Alireza Enayati, met …

Iran's foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince as tensions between rivals ease
1 year, 4 months ago

Iran's foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince as tensions between rivals ease

The Independent  

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Iran’s foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia’s powerful crown prince as tensions between rivals ease
1 year, 4 months ago

Iran’s foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia’s powerful crown prince as tensions between rivals ease

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s foreign minister met Friday with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as part of his visit to the kingdom, a sign of how the two countries are trying to ease tensions after years of turmoil. But since reaching a Chinese-mediated détente in March, Iran and Saudi Arabia have moved toward reopening diplomatic missions …

Iran's Foreign Minister meets Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince as long-standing tensions show signs of easing
1 year, 4 months ago

Iran's Foreign Minister meets Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince as long-standing tensions show signs of easing

India TV News  

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Friday met Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as both countries considered arch-rivals of each other for several years are trying to defuse tensions following Chinese mediation. Iran has also been blamed for several attacks, including a missile and drone strike on Saudi Arabia's oil industry that temporarily reduced the kingdom's crude production. …

Iran’s top diplomat extends Saudi trip, meets Crown Prince MBS
1 year, 4 months ago

Iran’s top diplomat extends Saudi trip, meets Crown Prince MBS

Al Jazeera  

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held meetings with his Saudi counterpart on Thursday, his first visit since a rapprochement earlier this year. Iran’s foreign minister has met Saudi Arabia’s crown prince during his first visit to the kingdom since the Middle East rivals announced a surprise rapprochement, officials said. After the meeting, Iran’s semi-official news agency Tasnim reported Amir-Abdollahian as saying …

Iraqi premier in Syria for first visit in over a decade to discuss boosting cooperation
1 year, 5 months ago

Iraqi premier in Syria for first visit in over a decade to discuss boosting cooperation

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — Iraq’s prime minister held talks Sunday with Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus during the first trip of its kind to the war-torn country since the 12-year conflict began. Assad referred to Turkey without naming it as being behind the “theft” of Iraq and Syria’s shares in the Eurphrates River in what is affecting agriculture in both …

Saudi foreign minister in Iran as part of restoration of diplomatic ties after a 7-year rift
1 year, 6 months ago

Saudi foreign minister in Iran as part of restoration of diplomatic ties after a 7-year rift

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister arrived in Iran’s capital on Saturday, the latest step in the restoration of diplomatic ties between the two Mideast rivals, Iranian state media reported. Later, Prince Faisal said Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and King Salman officially invited Raisi to visit Saudi Arabia, according to the state TV broadcast of a joint news …

Saudi, Iran foreign ministers meet in Tehran amid warming ties
1 year, 6 months ago

Saudi, Iran foreign ministers meet in Tehran amid warming ties

Al Jazeera  

It’s the first visit by a Saudi official to Iran in more than seven years, in a rapprochement deal brokered by China. Tehran, Iran — The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia have met in Tehran as the longtime rivals seek to end a diplomatic rift and restore ties after seven years of tensions. Al Jazeera’s Dorsa Jabbari said, …

Saudi surge of diplomacy brings Assad, Zelenskyy to Arab summit
1 year, 7 months ago

Saudi surge of diplomacy brings Assad, Zelenskyy to Arab summit

Associated Press  

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia hosted an Arab League summit on Friday in which Syrian President Bashar Assad was welcomed back after a 12-year suspension and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a surprise visit to rally support against Russia. In recent months, Saudi Arabia has restored diplomatic ties with Iran, is ending the kingdom’s yearslong war against Iran-backed rebels …

Tunisian leader calls meeting with Syria’s Assad ‘historic,’ buries memories of Arab Spring
1 year, 7 months ago

Tunisian leader calls meeting with Syria’s Assad ‘historic,’ buries memories of Arab Spring

Associated Press  

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Smiles, a handshake and what Tunisian President Kais Saied called a “historic meeting” with the long-ostracized Syrian leader Bashar Assad. “Today, I am absolutely convinced of Tunisian support for Syria,” a statement from Saied’s office said after what it called the “historic” meeting. Tunisia resumed diplomatic relations with Syria in April, and Assad’s presence at the …

Tunisian leader calls meeting with Syria's Assad 'historic,' buries memories of Arab Spring
1 year, 7 months ago

Tunisian leader calls meeting with Syria's Assad 'historic,' buries memories of Arab Spring

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Smiles, a handshake and what Tunisian President Kais Saied called …

Arab leaders, joined by Syria's Assad at summit in Saudi Arabia, look to resolve other conflicts
1 year, 7 months ago

Arab leaders, joined by Syria's Assad at summit in Saudi Arabia, look to resolve other conflicts

The Hindu  

Arab leaders, joined by Syrian President Bashar Assad for the first time in more than a decade, were holding an annual summit on May 17 in Saudi Arabia, with a focus on Sudan and other conflicts. In recent months, Saudi Arabia has restored diplomatic ties with Iran, is ending the kingdom’s yearslong war against Iran-backed rebels in Yemen and has …

Arab leaders, joined by Syria's Assad at summit in Saudi Arabia, look to resolve other conflicts
1 year, 7 months ago

Arab leaders, joined by Syria's Assad at summit in Saudi Arabia, look to resolve other conflicts

The Independent  

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Arab League nations welcome back longtime pariah Syria at annual summit
1 year, 7 months ago

Arab League nations welcome back longtime pariah Syria at annual summit

LA Times  

In March 2013, with almost 100,000 dead in the then-two-year Syrian revolution against President Bashar Assad, a Muslim cleric who headed the Syrian opposition was welcomed to take the country’s seat at the annual summit of Arab leaders. On Friday, 11½ years after his government’s Arab League membership was suspended, Assad returned to the Arab summit, the strongest signal yet …

Analysis: How important is Syria’s return to the Arab League?
1 year, 7 months ago

Analysis: How important is Syria’s return to the Arab League?

Al Jazeera  

Many Arab states have accepted that Bashar al-Assad’s government has survived in Syria, and want to return to normal relations. Syria’s return to the Arab League, with the attendance of President Bashar al-Assad at Friday’s summit in Saudi Arabia, will mainly be about symbolism. The Arab League can’t deliver any of that, but there are Gulf Arab states that can.” …

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy seeks Arab League support on Saudi visit
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy seeks Arab League support on Saudi visit

Al Jazeera  

President Zelenskyy calls on the Arab League to help protect ‘our people’ and the Ukrainian Muslim community amid Russia’s war on Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has attended an Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia to seek support for his country in the face of Russia’s invasion, as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed his readiness to mediate in …

Assad gets warm reception as Syria welcomed back into Arab League
1 year, 7 months ago

Assad gets warm reception as Syria welcomed back into Arab League

Al Jazeera  

Syrian president attends first regional bloc summit since his country’s suspension over crackdown on anti-government protests in 2011. Al-Assad on Friday attended the regional bloc’s 32nd summit in Saudi Arabia’s port city of Jeddah for the first time since his country’s suspension following the eruption of war in Syria in 2011. And in an apparent swipe at Turkish President Recep …

Zelenskyy urges support for Ukraine at Arab League summit as Assad makes controversial return
1 year, 7 months ago

Zelenskyy urges support for Ukraine at Arab League summit as Assad makes controversial return

ABC  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged countries at an Arab League summit to support his peace initiative to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Key points: Saudi Arabia faced heavy criticism from the US over a decision to cut oil production Volodymyr Zelenskyy will also attend the G7 leaders' summit in Hiroshima, Japan Saudi Arabia's crown prince has mediated in the …

Syria’s Assad arrives in Saudi Arabia for regional summit, sealing his return to the Arab fold
1 year, 7 months ago

Syria’s Assad arrives in Saudi Arabia for regional summit, sealing his return to the Arab fold

Associated Press  

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Syrian President Bashar Assad arrived on Thursday in Saudi Arabia to attend a regional summit that is expected to seal Syria’s return to the Arab fold, marking his first visit to the oil-rich kingdom since Syria’s conflict began in 2011. During Syria’s conflict, Assad only visited Russia and Iran and over the past two years he …

Syria’s Assad arrives in Saudi Arabia in first visit since war
1 year, 7 months ago

Syria’s Assad arrives in Saudi Arabia in first visit since war

Al Jazeera  

President Bashar al-Assad to attend the Arab League summit on Friday, a sign of his regional rehabilitation. But the president’s arrival in regional heavyweight Saudi Arabia on Thursday is the latest example of an attempt by the majority of Arab states to now restore ties. Relations between Syria and Saudi Arabia had been turbulent since al-Assad took office in 2000 …

Arab foreign ministers welcome Syria’s return to the Arab League ahead of Jeddah summit
1 year, 7 months ago

Arab foreign ministers welcome Syria’s return to the Arab League ahead of Jeddah summit

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Arab foreign ministers Wednesday in Saudi Arabia welcomed back Syria to the Arab League and called for a cease-fire in conflict-hit Sudan ahead of the organization’s annual summit taking place in the kingdom. Bin Farhan also welcomed Syria’s return, as did the league’s Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit and Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf. Syria’s return to the Arab …

Back in the Arab League after 12 years, Syria urges group to invest in war-torn country
1 year, 7 months ago

Back in the Arab League after 12 years, Syria urges group to invest in war-torn country

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria on Monday called on Arab countries to invest in the war-torn nation, now again a member of the Arab League. The 22-member Arab League agreed earlier this month to reinstate Syria, ending a 12-year suspension and taking another step toward bringing Syrian President Bashar Assad, a long-time regional pariah, back into the fold. However, crippling Western …

Back in the Arab League after 12 years, Syria urges group to invest in war-torn country
1 year, 7 months ago

Back in the Arab League after 12 years, Syria urges group to invest in war-torn country

The Independent  

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Middle East round-up: Syria rejoins the Arab League
1 year, 8 months ago

Middle East round-up: Syria rejoins the Arab League

Al Jazeera  

Syria returns to the Arab League, Israel bombards Gaza with air attacks, and it’s almost time for the Turkish elections. Still no justice for Shireen Abu Akleh Exactly one year ago, our colleague Shireen Abu Akleh, Al Jazeera’s long-time Palestinian correspondent, was killed by Israeli forces while she was reporting in the occupied West Bank. Briefly Sudan doctors targeted by …

Saudi Arabia invites Syrian president to Arab summit
1 year, 8 months ago

Saudi Arabia invites Syrian president to Arab summit

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Saudi Arabia has invited Syrian President Bashar Assad to the …

Saudi Arabia, Syria to reopen embassies restoring relations
1 year, 8 months ago

Saudi Arabia, Syria to reopen embassies restoring relations

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia and Syria will reopen diplomatic missions between the two countries now that relations have improved 11 years after the facilities were closed, the two nations foreign ministries said Tuesday. That had followed a visit by Syria’s top diplomat to the kingdom, the first since Saudi Arabia cut off diplomatic relations with Syria in 2012 and a visit by …

Syria’s homecoming: The Hindu Editorial on Arab League’s decision to readmit Syria
1 year, 8 months ago

Syria’s homecoming: The Hindu Editorial on Arab League’s decision to readmit Syria

The Hindu  

The Arab League’s decision to readmit Syria, after over a decade of isolation, signals a growing desire of regional powers to set aside intra-Arab rivalries and work towards establishing a more predictable, stable relationship with one another. Ironically, it is Saudi Arabia, which had rallied the Arab countries to expel Syria in 2011 amid the regime’s crackdown on protests, that …

Pariah no more? Arab League reinstates Bashar Assad’s Syria
1 year, 8 months ago

Pariah no more? Arab League reinstates Bashar Assad’s Syria

Associated Press  

CAIRO — The Arab League agreed Sunday to reinstate Syria, ending a 12-year suspension and taking another step toward bringing Syrian President Bashar Assad, a long-time regional pariah, back into the fold. The move, she said, has “cruelly betrayed tens of thousands of victims of the regime’s war crimes and granted Assad a green light to continue committing horrific crimes …

Arab governments vote for Syria's return to the Arab League after 12-year absence
1 year, 8 months ago

Arab governments vote for Syria's return to the Arab League after 12-year absence

The Hindu  

Arab government representatives in Cairo voted on May 7 to return Syria to the Arab League after a 12-year suspension, according to the organisation. The vote in the Egyptian capital came days after regional top diplomats met in Jordan to discuss a roadmap to return Syria to the Arab fold as the conflict continues to de-escalate, and soon before Saudi …

Arab League brings Syria back into its fold after 12 years
1 year, 8 months ago

Arab League brings Syria back into its fold after 12 years

Al Jazeera  

Ties with Damascus are being normalised, as the bloc hopes for an ‘Arab-led political path’ to solve the Syrian crisis. As al-Assad solidified his control of Syrian territory, Arab states have been looking to normalise ties, working towards an “Arab-led political path” in solving the crisis, Jordan’s top diplomat said, according to The Associated Press news agency. Arab League Secretary-General …

Syria readmitted to Arab League after reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran
1 year, 8 months ago

Syria readmitted to Arab League after reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran

The Telegraph  

Syria was readmitted to the Arab League on Sunday in a major coup for Syrian dictator Bashar al Assad made possible by thawing relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran. "Syria's regional isolation is officially broken," analyst Fabrice Balanche said, calling Sunday's decision a "diplomatic victory" for Assad. "The earthquake is the best opportunity to get closer without losing face," he …

Arab League readmits Syria after 11-year absence
1 year, 8 months ago

Arab League readmits Syria after 11-year absence

CNN  

CNN — The Arab League has re-admitted Syria after an 11-year absence, the organization said Sunday, following an extraordinary meeting at the Arab League’s headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad could participate in the upcoming Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia if he is invited and if he wants to attend, Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit …

Pariah no more? Arab League reinstates Bashar Assad’s Syria
1 year, 8 months ago

Pariah no more? Arab League reinstates Bashar Assad’s Syria

LA Times  

In this photo released by Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, delegates and foreign ministers of member states convene at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo on Sunday. The Arab League agreed Sunday to reinstate Syria, ending a 12-year suspension and taking another step toward bringing Syrian President Bashar Assad, a longtime regional pariah, back into the fold. Arab League Secretary-General …

Rival Sudan factions to hold dialogue in Saudi Arabia
1 year, 8 months ago

Rival Sudan factions to hold dialogue in Saudi Arabia

Firstpost  

Sudan’s warring parties were set to meet on Saturday in the Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah for talks, Riyadh and Washington said, as international mediators pressed to end a conflict that has killed hundreds of people and sent tens of thousands of refugees fleeing abroad. Saudi Arabia and the United States welcomed the start of the “pre-negotiation talks” between …

Jordan FM: Regional talks with Syria step toward solution
1 year, 8 months ago

Jordan FM: Regional talks with Syria step toward solution

Associated Press  

AMMAN, Jordan — Jordan’s top diplomat said on Monday that regional talks with Syria are a step in the right direction to end a decade of the war-torn country’s political isolation and bring Damascus back into the Arab fold. Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi’s remarks came as Jordan hosted a meeting of envoys from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Egypt and Syria. …

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