Syria's president visits Saudi Arabia on Sunday

Syria's interim president visits Saudi Arabia on first trip abroad, likely a signal to Iran
Syria's interim president made his first trip abroad Sunday, traveling to Saudi Arabia in a move likely trying to signal Damascus' shift away from Iran as its main regional ally. Ahmad al-Sharaa, who was once aligned with al-Qaida,
Syria’s New Interim President Travels to Saudi Arabia for First Foreign Visit
Syria’s newly appointed interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, arrived in Saudi Arabia on Sunday for his first foreign trip since his rebel coalition ousted longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad.
Syria's president visits Saudi Arabia on Sunday, first trip abroad after Assad's fall
Syria's transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa will visit Saudi Arabia on Sunday, the Saudi-owned Al Arabiya TV reported on Saturday, citing sources.
Syria’s new leader visits Saudi Arabia in sign of regional power shift
Sharaa’s visit to the kingdom signals a shift in regional dynamics as Saudi Arabia and its neighbours embrace the new Syrian authorities in the hope of stabilising the shattered nation and capitalising on the ousting of Assad to deepen their influence in Syria.
Syria’s interim president visits Saudi Arabia on first trip abroad
Syria’s interim president made his first trip abroad Sunday, traveling to Saudi Arabia in a move likely trying to signal Damascus’ shift away from Iran as its main regional ally. Ahmad al-Sharaa, who was once aligned with al-Qaida,
Syrian President Sharaa Meets Saudi Crown Prince in Riyadh on First Foreign Trip
Syria's transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Sunday in his first foreign trip as Syrian leader, Saudi state news agency SPA reported.

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