Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa held a phone call Saturday with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, reaffirming Syria’s support for the Kingdom’s security amid heightened regional tensions.

Syria Condemns Attempted Attack on Saudi Oil Facilities

According to a statement issued by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, al-Sharaa began the call by renewing Syria’s condemnation of an attempted strike on Saudi oil facilities attributed to Iranian-backed militias operating in Iraq.

The ministry said al-Sharaa underscored Damascus’s “firm position” in supporting the Kingdom’s security, stability and national sovereignty.

Talks Focus on Cooperation and Regional Stability

The two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and discussed expanding cooperation across multiple sectors, according to official readouts. They also exchanged views on regional and international developments, highlighting ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions and reinforcing stability across the Middle East.

Saturday’s call followed a series of high-level contacts by al-Sharaa earlier in the week. On Thursday, he held coordinated outreach with both UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to address emerging regional security concerns.

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