Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met European Council President Antonio Costa in Cairo, marking Sharaa’s first official visit to Egypt since taking office. The meeting focused on the crisis in Gaza and was attended by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani. President Sharaa was in Cairo to participate in an emergency Arab summit aimed at addressing Palestinian issues.
In a significant diplomatic engagement, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with European Council President Antonio Costa in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday. The official Syrian news agency, SANA, reported on this meeting; however, it did not disclose any specific details regarding the discussions that took place. Accompanying President Sharaa during this meeting was Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani.
President Sharaa’s visit to Cairo was prompted by an invitation from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, inviting him to participate in an emergency Arab summit focused on the Gaza Strip. Notably, this visit marks President Sharaa’s first official trip to Egypt since assuming office on January 29, following the removal of the Bashar al-Assad regime.
The emergency Arab summit is set to commence later in the day, with deliberations aimed at establishing a cohesive Arab position on the Palestinian issue while proposing an alternative plan to the US suggestions concerning the displacement of Gaza’s population.
The meeting between President Ahmed al-Sharaa and European Council President Antonio Costa underscores ongoing diplomatic efforts regarding Middle Eastern affairs, particularly in light of the crisis in Gaza. As President Sharaa’s first official visit to Egypt, it holds significance in reinforcing regional cooperation and addressing pressing issues. The outcomes of the forthcoming Arab summit will be crucial in forming a unified stance on the Palestinian crisis.
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