Damascus-SANA
Mr. President Bashar al-Assad discussed with His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates, and his accompanying delegation, the distinguished fraternal relations that unite Syria and the Emirates and the existing cooperation between them in many fields, and ways to develop economic and trade relations for the benefit of The two brotherly countries and peoples, and developments in the regional and international situation were also discussed.
President al-Assad affirmed that the relations between Syria and the Emirates are historical, and it is natural for them to return to their depth, which they have been characterized for many decades, to serve the interests of the two countries and the two peoples, and in the interest of regional issues and the establishment of stability in them, pointing to the importance of the UAE and the positive role it plays in the Arab region.
The guest minister conveyed to President al-Assad the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the State, and stressed that the UAE is keen to enhance cooperation between the two countries and expand its horizons, and to continue consultation and coordination with Syria on various issues.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed affirmed his country's support for Syria's stability and sovereignty over all its lands, expressing the UAE's confidence that the Syrian people can, thanks to their will, restore their country to its renaissance, development and prosperity.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Damascus this afternoon, accompanied by His Excellency Mr. Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Deputy Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security, Mr. Saeed Mubarak Al-Hajri, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE for Economic and Commercial Affairs, and a number of officials in the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
From the Syrian side, the meeting was attended by Dr. Faisal Al-Miqdad, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Mansour Azzam, Minister of Presidency Affairs, and Dr. Ayman Sousan, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates.
