PM Shehbaz, Syrian FM discuss stronger relations
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shibani in Islamabad on Thursday. They discussed bilateral relations, regional developments, and Syria’s reconstruction efforts. The prime minister welcomed the Syrian foreign minister and his delegation during the meeting. He also conveyed his best wishes to Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. Read more: Syrian foreign…
On Thursday, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani visited Islamabad at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The two discussed expanding bilateral cooperation and regional developments during their meeting. The Foreign Office (FO) described the session as "warm and constructive" and noted that the two countries reaffirmed their "deep-rooted brotherly ties".
Earlier, the FO shared images of the Syrian minister's arrival, receiving him at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' additional secretary for the Middle East.
The visit by Syria's transitional leadership aims to strengthen bilateral ties in the wake of the 2024 overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. The previous day, the FO stated that the two countries would delve into the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, explore further cooperation enhancement avenues, and exchange views on regional and international developments.
This visit marks the first by a Syrian foreign minister since Walid al-Mouallem's trip to Pakistan in May 2007 and the first since the change of government in Damascus.
Pakistan also condemned an "unprovoked" Israeli attack on an airbase in Syria, near Aleppo, on Wednesday, which the FO deemed a violation of international law. The strikes, reported by Syria's state-run Ekhbariya television, targeted the runway and storage facilities at the Abu al-Duhur base, but reportedly caused no casualties. Pakistan reiterated its support for Syria's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and stability, emphasizing its solidarity with the Syrian people.
Written by urgent.news from Dawn - Pakistan's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
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