DAMASCUS: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has confirmed that he held in-depth consultations with Commander-in-Chief of the new administration in Syria HE Ahmed Al Shara,on the future of Syria, during his visit as the head of a high-level Qatari delegation to Damascus.
The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA) that he confirmed to the Commander-in-Chief of the new administration in Syria the State of Qatar's full readiness to provide support in various fields, in a way that serves the interests of the brotherly Syrian people.
He pointed out that the visit of the Qatari delegation to Damascus at this time embodies the firm and steadfast position of the State of Qatar towards the brotherly Syrian people, and confirms its absolute commitment to supporting all peaceful efforts to achieve stability in the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic, and its full readiness to contribute effectively and constructively to supporting the aspirations of the Syrian people towards a stable, secure and prosperous future.
He pointed out that Syria stands on the threshold of a new and promising phase in its history, stressing that this phase requires the concerted efforts of all to rebuild what was destroyed by the years of war, and to build a future worthy of the aspirations and hopes of the brotherly Syrian people.
He explained that the delegation was accompanied by a technical team from Qatar Airways to meet with officials at Damascus International Airport, determine their needs, and provide the necessary technical support to restart the airport, stressing that Qatar Airways intends to resume direct flights to Syria in the near future, after the technical evaluation process that the team is currently conducting.
He stated that a team from the Qatar Development Fund held important discussions with the concerned officials in Syria, with the aim of establishing sustainable and effective mechanisms to ensure the regular and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid, which is a top priority for the State of Qatar at this stage.