Syria's FM in Pakistan for historic visit as regional countries' alliances strengthen - analysis
Most of the countries around Israel prefer diplomacy. They are working closely together. Many of them view conflict as destabilizing. They want to bide their time and build up their capabilities.
On August 20, Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani arrived in Pakistan for a historic visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields. This marks the first visit of its kind in 17 years. Syrian state media SANA reported that during the meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, al-Shaibani praised Pakistan's constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability.
The visit comes in the wake of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey agreeing to a new alliance, which Syria has condemned. Israel, however, has condemned the Syrian government for its failure to address the Israeli strikes on its military airport. Turkey, a key member of the new alliance, has also condemned the Israeli strikes and is signaling a desire to work more closely with regional countries, including Syria.
Despite the Israeli strikes, Syria is positioning itself to continue high-level diplomatic engagement with its regional allies. Turkey-Syria ties are expected to improve on all levels, particularly in the energy sector. Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa has received Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar, indicating a commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
The broader context suggests that most countries around Israel prefer diplomacy and are working closely together to contain what they view as destabilizing conflict. This could lead to a policy of containment aimed at Israel by these countries. Saudi Arabia's potential inclusion in the Pakistan-Turkey alliance, along with Egypt, could further strengthen regional ties and potentially shift the dynamics in the region.
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