His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a telephone call from His Excellency President Ahmed al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic. This call marked an important opportunity to review the fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries, and to discuss opportunities for developing bilateral cooperation in various vital fields, in a way that serves the interests of both peoples and contributes to achieving their aspirations for development and prosperity.
Strengthening bilateral cooperation between Riyadh and Damascus
This contact comes at a critical juncture for the region, as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, seeks to build bridges of communication and strengthen joint Arab action. During the talks, both sides focused on ways to broaden bilateral relations and discussed issues of mutual interest that would enhance economic and political stability. Political circles view this contact as a pivotal step in the trajectory of Saudi-Syrian relations, particularly in light of the major transformations taking place in Syria and the urgent need for concerted efforts to rebuild the country and achieve civil peace.
Dimensions of joint coordination and its impact on regional stability
The discussions were not limited to bilateral matters but extended to a comprehensive review of developments in the region. Saudi Arabia plays a leading role in shaping the regional landscape through a balanced diplomacy aimed at de-escalation and resolving crises through dialogue. Coordination between Riyadh and Damascus is a cornerstone for ensuring regional security, particularly in the areas of counterterrorism, border control, and preventing foreign interference that could threaten Arab national security. Observers emphasize that the stability of Syria is an integral part of the stability of the entire regional security system.
The Kingdom's leading role in supporting regional security
This contact reflects the Saudi leadership's keenness to follow all regional and international developments and its tireless efforts to find sustainable solutions to current challenges. The Kingdom adopts a strategic vision based on the principle of good neighborliness and non-interference in the internal affairs of states, while being committed to supporting all efforts that preserve the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Arab states. This rapprochement is expected to contribute to opening broader channels of dialogue that serve the region's issues and enhance opportunities for investment and mutual development, in line with the Kingdom's general approach of building strong strategic partnerships that ensure a secure and prosperous future for the peoples of the Middle East.
