MOON Desk: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived Tuesday in Syria’s Damascus on an official visit, Saudi state TV al-Ekhbariya reported. Prince Faisal was received by the Minister of Presidential Affairs of Syria, Mansour Fadlallah Azzam, at Damascus International Airport.
Prince Faisal bin Farhan’s visit to Damascus confirms the Kingdom’s keenness on a political solution, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said, adding that Saudi Arabia was keen on the unity, security, stability and Arab identity of Syria.Last week, the Saudi prince held talks with his Syrian counterpart, Faisal al-Miqdad, in Jeddah.
A joint statement was issued confirming that the talks discussed achieving a settlement in Syria due to its return to its Arab surroundings, as well as ways to find a political solution that preserves the unity of Syria.
The joint statement stressed the importance of resolving the humanitarian difficulties in Syria, and finding appropriate means to deliver humanitarian aid.
