Saudi Arabia is taking part in talks with western powers to help remove sanctions against Syria, the kingdom's Foreign Minister said on Friday as he made his first visit to Damascus since the fall of former president Bashar Al Assad.

Germany’s foreign minister says sanctions against Syrian officials responsible for war crimes must remain in place but called for a “smart approach” to provide relief to the Syrian population after last month’s overthrow of President Bashar Assad.

[Kaja Kallas on X] European foreign ministers will meet at the end of January to discuss the lifting of sanctions on Syria, the EU foreign policy chief said on Sunday in Riyadh ahead of a meeting of top Middle Eastern and Western diplomats and Syria's new ...

RIYADH – Foreign ministers and top diplomats from Western and Middle Eastern countries are meeting Syria’s new foreign minister in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Jan 12 at the first such regional ...

An international meeting in Riyadh on Sunday marked a unified Arab and international stance to support Syria, advocating for the lifting of sanctions

European foreign ministers have agreed to meet at the end of January to discuss the possibility of lifting sanctions on Syria following a regional meeting in Riyadh, where ministers and top diplomats from Western nations and gathered for the first such gathering since the fall of ousted Syrian President

“We stressed the importance of lifting unilateral and international sanctions imposed on Syria, as their continuation hinders the aspirations of the Syrian people to achieve development and reconstruction,” Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said after Sunday’s talks concluded in Riyadh.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Sunday the meeting held on Syria welcomed all positive steps made by the new Syrian administration in terms of maintaining the State's institutions and holding dialogue with all Syrian parties.

The Turkey-based SNC, which met with al-Sharaa in Damascus at the presidential palace on Wednesday, dismissed 'misinformation' about the two parties' meeting.

The Riyadh meetings, according to Pedersen, represent a vital opportunity for Syria to chart a path toward political transition and reengagement with the global community. While challenges remain, the commitments to dialogue, inclusivity, and international cooperation could pave the way for a more stable and prosperous future for Syria. (ILKHA)

including Syria, according to the official Saudi Press Agency. He said Riyadh, in meetings with the new Syrian administration, has observed a strong desire to engage with regional partners and the ...