Saudi Arabia reaffirms support for Syria after Damascus attack
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Saudi Arabia's Interior Minister reaffirmed the Kingdom's condemnation of a recent terrorist bombing in Damascus.
- Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif expressed full solidarity with Syria in combating violence and extremism.
- The call with his Syrian counterpart focused on bilateral relations, security developments, and strengthening cooperation.
Saudi Arabia's Interior Minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, has strongly condemned the recent terrorist bombing in Damascus. During a phone call with his Syrian counterpart, Anas Khattab, on Saturday, Prince Abdulaziz reaffirmed the Kingdom's unwavering support for Syria.
The Saudi minister expressed the Kingdom's full solidarity with Syria in its efforts to confront all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism. He reiterated Saudi Arabia's firm commitment to supporting Syria's security and stability.
During their conversation, the two ministers reviewed the current state of bilateral relations between their countries. They also discussed the latest security developments in Syria, with a specific focus on the recent attack in the capital. The discussion included exploring avenues to enhance security cooperation and coordination between the interior ministries of Saudi Arabia and Syria, alongside addressing other issues of mutual interest.
Originally published by Saudi Gazette in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.