Al-Sara expressed his “gratitude for Qatar’s continuous support to the Syrian people and its unwavering stance until the victory of the revolution against Assad.”
Qatar, another Turkish ally in the Middle East, which has also backed anti-Assad rebels, is praised by new Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sara. “Qatar will have an active and targeted role in the reconstruction and development process of Syria”the head of Syria’s new government said on Monday.
Qatar is pledging vital support for the restoration of operations at Damascus International Airport as part of its humanitarian efforts, Anatoli news agency reports.
His remarks came during a press conference after al-Sara met in Damascus with Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed Al Khulaifi, the first official visit by a Qatari official to Syria in 13 years.
Al Sara expressed her “his gratitude for Qatar’s continued support to the Syrian people and its unwavering stance until the victory of the revolution against the regime of Bashar al-Assad.”
He announced that Syria is entering a developmental phase, with Qatar playing a central role in the reconstruction efforts.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) December 23, 2024
He also revealed that the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, was invited to visit Syria, underscoring the importance of strengthening bilateral relations.
The Syrian leader noted that Qatar has expressed its readiness to invest in key sectors, including energy and port infrastructure, marking an important step towards Syria’s recovery and regional cooperation.
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, for its part, said al-Hulaifi discussed with al-Sara ways to “strengthen ties, support the reconstruction of Syria and address key issues such as operational assistance for Damascus International Airport in the context of humanitarian initiatives of Qatar”.
Al Khulaifi reaffirmed Qatar’s continued commitment to helping the Syrian people in building a state “based on justice, freedom and sustainable development,” the ministry said in a statement.
He also stressed the importance of maintaining Syria’s territorial integrity and achieving a peaceful political transition through an inclusive process in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2254.
The meeting also underlined the need for collective efforts “to protect civilians and fight terrorism, signaling a renewed partnership for Syria’s stability and progress.”
Assad, Syria’s leader for nearly 25 years, fled to Russia after anti-regime groups seized control of Damascus on December 8, ending the Baath Party regime in power since 1963.
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebels, led by al-Sara, captured major cities in a lightning offensive that lasted less than two weeks.
Source :Skai
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