LONDON, 19 March 2022, (TON): State news agency reported that Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed welcomed Syrian President Bashar Assad in the UAE, saying he hoped his visit will be the beginning of good, peace and stability for Syria and the entire region.”

News agency also said “the meeting, which took place at Al-Shati Palace, came within the framework of the common concern to continue consultation and coordination between the two countries on various issues.”

It added that Sheikh Mohammed was briefed by the Syrian leader on the latest developments in his country,

It further stated that they also discussed contributing consolidating of security, stability and peace in the Arab and the Middle East region.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed a number of issues of common concern, emphasizing the preserving the territorial integrity of Syria and the withdrawal of foreign forces, in addition to political and humanitarian support for Syria and its people to reach a peaceful solution to all the challenges it faces..