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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad had phone talks with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), during which he discussed positive developments in the Arab arena, the Syrian presidency said on Sunday.
During the call, Assad expressed Syria's appreciation for the UAE's role in improving Arab relations in a way that enhances joint Arab cooperation and serves the interests of Arab countries and peoples.
The two sides also exchanged views on bilateral relations and cooperation in different areas.
On March 19, accompanied by a delegation of ministers, Assad arrived in the UAE for an official visit to hold talks with Mohamed bin Zayed. The trip – Assad's second to the oil-rich country in as many years – comes after a visit to Oman in February.
The recent moves came at a time when the UAE is helping Syria return to the Arab fold following years of diplomatic isolation after the Syrian war broke out in 2011.
The UAE resumed its diplomatic ties with Syria in 2018 and is spearheading the relief aid delivery to Syria in the wake of February's earthquakes, as well as mediations apparently to normalize relations between Syria and major regional powers, such as Saudi Arabia.
(Cover photo: Emirati President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan (R) meeting his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad in Abu Dhabi, March 19, 2023. /CFP)
(With input from agencies)
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