US EditionSyria’s president visits Bahrain and discusses regional affairs with the king
- On Saturday, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa traveled to Bahrain to engage in discussions with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa focused on enhancing bilateral ties and promoting stability in the region.
- The visit follows al-Sharaa’s diplomatic tour of Gulf and regional states aimed at ending Syria’s isolation amid ongoing Western sanctions and slow international responsiveness.
- Al-Sharaa recently traveled to Europe for the first time, where he held a significant meeting with France’s President Emmanuel Macron and revealed that Syria is engaged in indirect discussions with Israel, indicating the country's intent to restore diplomatic relations and pursue support for reconstruction efforts.
- The United Nations estimated Syria’s reconstruction costs at over $250 billion, while Saudi Arabia and Qatar pledged to pay Syria’s World Bank debt, contingent on sanction relief.
- Despite diplomatic progress, the United States maintains sanctions due to concerns over Syria’s governance and weapons, leaving future US-Syria relations uncertain amid regional shifts.
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Syria’s president visits Bahrain and discusses regional affairs with the king
BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s president flew to Bahrain Saturday where he discussed mutual relations and regional affairs with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on his latest trip abroad since taking office in January.
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