‘A brother I deeply respect’: Al Sharaa opens up on Mohamed bin Zayed
Dubai: Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa said the UAE has become one of Syria’s most important regional reference points, praising President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as “a brother” and saying he wants to bring lessons from the Emirates’ development success to Syria. Speaking during a meeting with editors-in-chief of several Arab newspapers on the sidelines of the Arab Media…
Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa praised the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a crucial regional point of reference, describing President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as "a brother" and expressing his admiration for his credibility. Speaking at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai, Al Sharaa aimed to bring valuable lessons from the UAE's development success to Syria.
He emphasized the strong bonds of trust, affection, and credibility shared between the two countries, particularly in security, trade, and economic matters. Both nations shared substantial common interests, Al Sharaa noted, stating that their security interests were 100% aligned. He highlighted the UAE's understanding of the importance of stability in Syria and called for greater regional coordination and cooperation.
Syria's transformation from a major problem to a promising opportunity was acknowledged by Al Sharaa, who expressed his ongoing contact with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders, maintaining confidence in the region's ability to address challenges and de-escalate tensions.
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