Mekdad expressed Syria’s keenness to maintain the best relations with Bahrain and all Arab countries, according to SANA.
Syria has led two rounds of talks with Russia and Iran on health sector issues, according to SANA.
Lavrov said Russia and Bahrain have a common position on Syria’s return to the Arab League, according to al-Watan.
Will the visit of Assad to the UAE influence the latter’s ties with the U.S.? Al-Araby al-Jadeed answers.
The visit of Assad to the UAE cannot be dissociated from global developments, according to North Press.
No major changes in the position of America in the Middle East are to be expected, according to Robert Ford for Asharq al-Awsat.
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Bahrain appointed Waheed Mubarak Sayyar as its first ambassador to its diplomatic mission to Syria since 2011, according to North Press.
A Syrian-American journalist visited Israel to attend the Miss Universe beauty pageant, sparking widespread controversy, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
There are Iranian efforts to increase Tehran’s economic influence in Syria, including through the creation of a “Dahieh” in Damascus, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Syria participated in the annual conference of the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institution in Bahrain, according to SANA.
King Abdullah II of Jordan renewed his country’s support for the sovereignty, stability, unity of Syria, and the safety of its territories and people, the Syria Times reports.
As the UAE bets on normalization with Assad to diminish Iranian influence in Syria, it remains unclear whether this strategy will work, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The U.S. retreat from the region would only benefit tyrants and fascist groups, particularly in Syria where it would allow Assad to eliminate rebels, Sam Hamdan writes for the New Arab.
During a webinar organized at the American University of Beirut, seven speakers were invited to share the positions of the various stakeholders on the Syrian conflict and the future of the country.
The SDC says it is ready to dialogue with the Syrian regime, if this could lead to concrete results, according to North Press.
The US State Department held a briefing with members of the US administration to discuss Blinken’s upcoming participation in the meeting on Syria, the Defeating ISIS ministerial meeting, and the G20.
The late Walid al-Muallem reportedly submitted his resignation to Assad on multiple occasions, citing health issues, but his requests were denied by the Syrian leader reports Nedaa Syria.
Syrian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Walid al-Muallem has died at the age of 79, after years of service and support for the Assad regime.
US officials visited Damascus to discuss the release of hostages, but it is not clear whether there is genuine desire, or if it’s simply an attempt to boost Donald Trump’s election bid writes Al- Araby Al-Jadeed.
