{"id":139685,"date":"2026-07-31T08:33:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T08:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=139685"},"modified":"2026-07-31T08:33:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T08:33:10","slug":"al-sharaa-discusses-regional-issues-with-uae-saudi-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/139685\/","title":{"rendered":"Al-Sharaa discusses regional issues with UAE, Saudi leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013 Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa held on Thursday separate telephone conversations with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, discussing bilateral relations and the latest developments across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the Syrian state news agency (SANA), al-Sharaa and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed reviewed ways to strengthen Syrian-UAE relations and expand cooperation in areas that serve the shared interests of both countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two leaders also discussed recent regional developments, stressing the importance of continued coordination and consultation on ongoing issues. 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