Saudi crown prince meets visiting Syrian interim leader, discusses bilateral ties

RIYADH, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met with visiting Syrian interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa in Riyadh on Tuesday and discussed bilateral relations, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed prospects for bilateral relations and opportunities to enhance cooperation across various fields, the agency reported. They also discussed the latest developments in the region.

The meeting was attended by senior officials from both sides, including Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, and Syrian foreign affairs chief Asaad al-Shaibani.