Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs: In-Depth Consultations Held with Leader of New Administration of Syria on the Country's Future
Damascus, December 23, 2024
HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, stated that he held in-depth consultations with HE Leader of the new administration of Syria, Ahmed Al Sharaa, pertaining to the future of Syria, during his visit to Damascus, on Monday, leading a high-ranking Qatari delegation.
Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, affirmed that he underscored to the leader of the new administration of Syria the State of Qatar's full readiness to provide support in multiple fields in a manner that serves the interest of the brotherly people of Syria.
His Excellency pointed out that the visit at this moment epitomizes the State of Qatar's unwavering position toward the brotherly people of Syria and reaffirms its utmost commitment to supporting all peaceful endeavors to achieve stability in the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic, along with its full readiness to constructively support the aspirations of the people of Syria toward a stable, secure and prosperous future.
HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted that Syria is on the cusp of a new promising epoch in its history, which requires solidifying all efforts to reconstruct the devastation caused by years-long war and build a future that honors the aspirations and hopes of the people of Syria.
The delegation was accompanied by a technical team from Qatar Airways to meet officials at the Damascus International Airport and get familiarized with their needs, as well as provide the essential technical support for the airport's recommissioning, His Excellency underlined, emphasizing that Qatar Airways intends to operate direct flights to Syria in the foreseeable future, following the technical assessment the team is currently conducting.
His Excellency indicated that a team from Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) held crucial talks with the relevant officials in Syria with the objective of setting enduring and effective mechanisms to ensure the consistent and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid, which is a foremost priority for the State of Qatar at this stage.