Syrian Foreign Minister Set for Landmark Visit to Iraq

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani is set to visit Iraq, although the exact date remains undecided. The visit aims to discuss shared interests and improve bilateral relations following the overthrow of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad after a lengthy civil war.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani has been invited to visit Iraq, with discussions ongoing to finalize the visit's date, according to Syria's state news agency SANA. The visit seeks to address common interests and enhance bilateral ties.

Iraqi sources told Reuters earlier on Friday that Shibani's visit to Baghdad was initially planned for this Saturday. However, consultations about the agenda have led to a postponement until a later undetermined date.

This anticipated visit comes after the rebels’ successful overthrow of Syrian autocratic leader Bashar al-Assad in December, ending his 13-year rule. The meeting aims to reset relations between the two nations and open a new chapter of cooperation.