Syrian Arab News Agency S A N A
Damascus, SANA- Under the mediation of the brotherly State of Qatar, an official meeting was held in Doha between President Ahmed Al-Sharaa and the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammad Shia’ al-Sudani, in the presence and sponsorship of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar.
The meeting addressed bilateral relations between the Syrian Arab Republic and the fraternal Republic of Iraq, within the framework of both sides’ keenness to reactivate joint Arab cooperation and to emphasize the depth of historical ties between the two brotherly peoples.
President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani stressed the need to respect the sovereignty and independence of the two countries and to reject all forms of external interference, affirming that the security and stability of Syria and Iraq constitute the cornerstone of security in the region as a whole.
The meeting also touched upon the joint border security file, where it was agreed to strengthen the field and intelligence coordination between the relevant authorities in the two countries, with a view to combating common risks.
On the economic side, the two sides discussed mechanisms for activating trade relations, facilitating the movement of goods and individuals across border crossings, encouraging mutual investments, and opening new prospects for cooperation in the fields of energy, transportation and infrastructure, thus serving the strategic interests of both countries.
President al-Sharaa expressed his thanks and gratitude to the brotherly State of Qatar and to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani for their efforts in facilitating this fraternal meeting, which reflects a genuine commitment to supporting Arab dialogue and strengthening the bonds of brotherhood and cooperation among Arab countries.
The Presidency of the Republic affirms that this meeting constitutes an important step towards building balanced relations based on mutual respect and shared interests, and represents a new beginning towards strengthening joint Arab action to confront current challenges and achieve security and stability for the peoples of the region.
Nisreen Othman / Fedaa
