Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met European Council President Antonio Costa in Cairo amid tensions regarding the Gaza Strip. This meeting precedes an Arab summit aimed at unifying Arab positions on Palestinian issues and addressing U.S. proposals concerning Gaza. It marks Sharaa’s first visit to Egypt since his presidency began in January 2023.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with European Council President Antonio Costa in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday. This meeting was acknowledged by the state news agency SANA, although the details of their discussions were not disclosed. Accompanying Sharaa was Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, indicating the significance of the dialogue at this diplomatic level.
Sharaa’s arrival in Cairo was prompted by an invitation from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to partake in an emergency Arab summit convened to address the ongoing situation in the Gaza Strip. This visit marks Sharaa’s inaugural trip to Egypt since assuming the presidency on January 29, following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, highlighting the importance of Egyptian-Syrian relations.
The Arab summit, which commenced later on Tuesday, aims to establish a coherent Arab position regarding the Palestinian issue. It also seeks to develop a collective Arab response to proposed U.S. plans devised for the relocation of Gaza’s residents, which signifies the urgency and collaborative effort among Arab nations to address regional instability.
The recent meeting between Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and European Council President Antonio Costa in Cairo underscores the evolving diplomatic landscape in the region. Sharaa’s participation in the emergency Arab summit reflects an initiative to unify Arab responses to pressing issues, particularly regarding the Palestinian plight and U.S. proposals impacting Gaza. This marks a significant step in Syria’s re-engagement with its Arab neighbors post the civil upheaval.
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