Riyadh, January 12, 2025 – In a notable diplomatic visit, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, arrived in Riyadh on Saturday to participate in the expanded ministerial meeting on Syria, hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This high-level meeting is part of ongoing regional efforts to address the Syrian crisis and promote constructive dialogue between key international and regional stakeholders.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed was warmly received at King Khalid International Airport by Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia. The reception highlights the strong diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, further underscoring the significance of the expanded meeting, which seeks to explore practical solutions to the complex challenges facing Syria and the wider region.
The expanded ministerial meeting is expected to bring together a diverse group of ministers and officials from various countries, all aiming to contribute to the ongoing efforts for peace and stability in Syria. Through this dialogue, Saudi Arabia continues to play a key role in facilitating multilateral cooperation and diplomacy to resolve the Syrian conflict and ensure long-term regional stability.
Sheikh Abdullah’s participation reflects the UAE’s active engagement in supporting peace-building initiatives and the Kingdom’s leadership in promoting regional cooperation. As the meeting unfolds, it is expected to yield further steps toward addressing the humanitarian and political crises that have affected Syria for over a decade. Saudi Arabia’s continued role as a mediator in such high-level discussions reinforces its strategic influence in the Middle East, with an emphasis on fostering lasting peace and stability.