Syrian FM to discuss regional developments in first Pakistan visit after 19 years
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani is visiting Pakistan to discuss bilateral ties and regional stability amid ongoing tensions from the US-Iran conflict. This marks the first such visit in 19 years, occurring as Pakistan attempts to maintain a diplomatic role in the regional crisis.
Why it matters
The visit highlights shifting diplomatic alliances and the regional impact of the US-Iran conflict on global energy and security.
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ISLAMABAD: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani arrived in Islamabad on Thursday to review bilateral ties and regional developments with the Pakistani leadership, state media said, marking the first visit by the country’s top diplomat to Pakistan in 19 years.</p>
Al-Shaibani arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday night, heading a high-level delegation of Syrian officials. His visit takes place amid heightened tensions in the region due to the United States and Iran war.</p>
“During the visit, the two sides will hold in-depth discussions across the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, review avenues for further enhancing bilateral cooperation, and exchange views on regional and international developments,” state broadcaster Radio Pakistani reported.</p>
The state-owned Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported that the visit is the first by a Syrian foreign minister to Pakistan in 19 years, underscoring the importance of “developing bilateral relations and boosting communication” between the two countries.</p>
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