Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will visit Damascus on Thursday, the first such visit by an Arab leader since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The meeting with transitional leader Ahmed al-Sharaa emphasizes Qatar’s strengthened ties with Syria, marked by humanitarian support and recent diplomatic engagements.
Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar is set to visit Damascus on Thursday, marking the first visit by an Arab leader since the recent overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. According to reports from Al Jazeera, the Syrian presidency has confirmed that transitional leader Ahmed al-Sharaa will meet with the Qatari emir during this significant visit, reflecting a strengthening of ties between the two nations.
Qatar’s relationship with Syria has shifted dramatically following the fall of al-Assad. After initially supporting the opposition during the early stages of the Syrian revolution, Qatar has now reopened its embassy in Damascus, which had been closed since 2011. This change coincided with a recent meeting between Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and al-Sharaa, indicating a potential shift in diplomatic relations.
The upcoming visit by the Qatari emir signals a milestone in Arab diplomacy regarding Syria, especially post-al-Assad. With increased humanitarian aid and diplomatic engagement, Qatar aims to contribute positively to Syria’s transitional period following years of conflict. The meeting between Emir Sheikh Tamim and transitional leader al-Sharaa may further solidify cooperation between Qatar and Syria.
Original Source: www.aljazeera.com
