Damascus: Director of Arab Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic Dr. Muhammad Taha Al Ahmad emphasised that the political and diplomatic support provided by the State of Qatar constituted a fundamental pillar in the path of Syria’s return to its Arab environment, and in strengthening its regional and international presence after the fall of the previous regime.
In his remarks to QNA, Al Ahmad indicated that the visit of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to Damascus, as the first Arab leader to take this step, carried profound political implications and clear messages that Syria has entered a new phase of Arab openness, and that it is strongly moving towards restoring its natural role in its regional and international environment.
He pointed out that Syrian diplomacy has been keen from the first moment to build a strong coordination network with Arab brothers, particularly the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He noted that Qatar played a key role not only in political support, but also in providing advice and assistance in multiple files related to rebuilding the state and strengthening stability.
The Director of Arab Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic pointed out that restoring Syria’s seat in the Arab League was not a symbolic step, but rather the actual beginning of Damascus’s return to joint Arab action, as Syria has begun to activate its participation in various specialized committees and councils, reflecting a genuine political will to engage positively in addressing the region’s issues.
He indicated that Syria today has advanced relations with a number of Arab countries, especially Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. He noted that these relations are based on partnership and coordination, particularly in political, security and economic matters.
He added that relations with other Arab countries, such as Egypt and the Maghreb countries, are also witnessing gradual development that reflects a shared desire to open a new chapter of cooperation.
