Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Asaad Al -Shaibani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic, held a press conference on the occasion of the visit of Syrian President Ahmed Al -Sharaa to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The Foreign Minister said at the beginning of the conference that His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of the Great Country, held with his brother His Excellency President Ahmed Al -Shara, a broad session of talks, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
She emphasized the depth of the strong historical brotherly relations that link the two countries and the two brotherly peoples, and dealt with the paths of bilateral cooperation, and the capabilities of strengthening and developing it in various fields, including trade, civil aviation, energy, health and education, in a way that contributes to the development of mutual interests, and returns with good and benefit to the two brotherly peoples.
He added that the two sides discussed the developments of the situation in Syria, the efforts made by the Syrian government to safeguard security and stability, preserve national unity and cohesion of Syrian society in all its components, and to meet the requirements of the Syrian people for free and generous life, and the endeavors they are making to communicate with the international community to obtain political, economic and development support in this precise stage of the sister history of Syria.
The Foreign Minister explained that His Majesty the Great King affirmed to his brother President Ahmed Al -Sharaa the Kingdom of Bahrain’s keenness to stabilize Syria, its sovereignty and independence, support the unity and integrity of Syrian lands, support its efforts to achieve peace, security and stability, meet the aspirations of the brotherly Syrian people, restore Syria’s role at the regional and international level, and support its efforts to lift economic sanctions from them.
He said that His Majesty the Great King praised the constructive steps achieved by the new Syrian leadership to perpetuate the unity of the Syrian people, and the results of the Syrian National Dialogue Conference, as it represents an important approach to confront the complex challenges facing Syria, as well as its efforts to ensure security and stability in the region.
He said that His Majesty stressed the importance of the results of the outputs and initiatives of the Bahrain Summit, to perpetuate Arab solidarity and support the efforts of bringing in a fair and comprehensive peace in the region, protecting security and regional stability, and His Majesty’s wishes for the Baghdad Summit for success and success in enhancing Arab cooperation and integration in the service of Arab interests.
He pointed out that His Majesty the Great King directed to continue cooperation and joint coordination and the continued consultation at all levels, and review the agreements and memoranda of understanding concluded between the two countries with the intention of directly activating them, and exchanging delegations and experiences in various fields that would enhance the close brotherly relations that link the two brotherly countries and joint cooperation.
For his part, Asaad Al -Shaibani expressed his thanks and appreciation to the presence of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, may God protect and preserve him, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the government and people of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the country of brotherhood, friendship and friendship, which carries in the folds of its history bright pages of wisdom and moderation, on the generosity of hospitality The reception that expresses the originality of this noble Arab people, and embodies the depth of brotherly relations built between the two countries.
The Syrian Foreign Minister said that it is a milestone in which the two countries together make a new bright page in the record of bilateral relations between them, a page based on mutual trust and deep respect, and aspiration for a promising future that brings them together in a framework of cooperation and integration, explaining that from the first days of the liberation of Syria, the Kingdom of Bahrain did not hesitate to extend a helping hand to our people in his legitimate struggle to restore freedom and dignity, so it was one of the first countries that welcomed and sent messages Official, especially the message of His Majesty the King, His Excellency President Ahmed Al -Shara.
Asaad Al -Shaibani pointed out that what brings together the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Syrian Arab Republic goes beyond the limits of politics and interests to the ties of the sincere brotherhood, authentic Arabism and the common vision of an Arab future characterized by sovereignty, independence and sustainable development.
He also explained that the experiences of history proved that Arab cooperation is the only way to face challenges to achieve the aspirations of our people, noting that in Syria they look at the future with hope and work, and they completely teach the importance of strengthening regional partnerships, foremost of which is the established relations with the Kingdom of Bahrain, stressing his country’s absolute commitment to opening wider doors for economic and investment cooperation in a way that meets the interests and common aspirations of what has more Prosperity and development.
The Syrian Foreign Minister said that he sees in the Kingdom of Bahrain an active partner at this stage, especially in the stage of reconstruction, and a great contribution to efforts to revive the Syrian economy, and welcomes every initiative that comes from the Kingdom of Bahrain, and is in the service of development and stability, explaining that in light of the inherent and rooted brotherhood that links the two brotherly peoples, Syria confirms today its keenness to deepen its ties and make it more solid and coherent through the expansion of communication channels Between the official institutions in the two countries, the encouragement of partnerships between the private and public sectors, and the promotion of cultural and scientific exchange in a way that establishes a solid base for sustainable cooperation.
The Syrian Foreign Minister renewed the Syrian Arab Republic’s steadfast commitment to the unity of Syria to the land and people, and its categorical rejection of any external interference seeks to divide or dismantle, again calling for the lifting of economic sanctions imposed on his country, which directly affected the lives of citizens, and hindered the efforts of reconstruction and recovery, explaining that lifting these sanctions is not just a humanitarian or economic demand, but rather an urgent regional necessity, as the stability of Syria is that Syria is the stability of Syria It will reflect positively on the security and prosperity of the region, and will prevent more migration waves, poverty and extremism.
At the end of his speech, Asaad Al -Shaibani made the most sincere expressions of gratitude and gratitude to His Majesty the Great King, His Highness the Prime Minister, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the government and people of the Kingdom of Bahrain for this generous brotherly reception, wishing the Kingdom the permanence of pride and prosperity, and the relations between the two brotherly countries more power and firmness.
