Summary The discussions also focused attracting “qualitative investments” to Syria and expanding the role of Syrian and Saudi businesses in the energy, construction, industrial, agricultural and trade sectors
(Web Desk) - Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed plans for Syria’s reconstruction and attracting Saudi investment during talks Tuesday in Riyadh.
Sharaa extended an official invitation to the crown prince to visit Syria.
The kingdom's official news agency SPA shared photos of the meeting on US social media platform X, without disclosing further details.
The Syrian presidency said the meeting was also attended by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani.
It said the two sides discussed relations between Syria and Saudi Arabia, and ways to further develop them in a manner that serves their mutual interests.
The Syrian Presidency’s Media Directorate later said the talks focused on strengthening and developing relations across various fields and advancing political, diplomatic and economic cooperation in line with the interests of both countries.
The two sides also reviewed strategic plans and upcoming phases related to Syria’s reconstruction, including rebuilding infrastructure and vital facilities damaged during the country’s war, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency SANA.
The discussions also focused attracting “qualitative investments” to Syria and expanding the role of Syrian and Saudi businesses in the energy, construction, industrial, agricultural and trade sectors.
Sharaa invited Mohammed bin Salman to visit Syria, with the presidency saying the visit would build on diplomatic rapprochement and establish a new phase of Arab cooperation and coordination on regional and international issues.
They also exchanged views on the latest developments in the region and discussed several issues of mutual concern, with the aim of supporting regional security and stability, according to the statement.
