Saudi Arabia and Syria Discuss Political Transition Support

Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Syria's new Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani to discuss supporting Syria's political transition. The meeting included key figures from Syria's defense and intelligence sectors and signifies a diplomatic step towards aiding the war-torn country's future governance.

In a significant diplomatic move, Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman announced on Thursday that he had engaged in discussions with Syria's new Foreign Minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, concerning the best approaches to support Syria's political transition.

The talks also featured Syria's Defence Minister and intelligence chief, illustrating the involvement of top-level officials in navigating the country's political landscape.

This meeting underscores the ongoing efforts and commitments by regional powers to influence and facilitate a stable and successful transition for Syria's governance and future.

(With inputs from agencies.)