Syria's new administration leader meets with Arab League delegation in Damascus
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani announced on Saturday that Syria is striving to regain its seat in the Arab League while working toward hosting a comprehensive national conference involving all components of the Syrian population.
Speaking at a press conference in Damascus alongside Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab League Hossam Zaki, Shaibani said: "We are working on holding a national conference that brings together all segments of the Syrian people," though he did not specify a date for the event.
He expressed Syria's aspirations to rejoin the Arab League, noting: "We look forward to Syria's return to its seat in the League of Arab States and we hope this happens soon."
The minister urged Arab nations to engage quickly with Syria emphasizing the importance of collaboration to fulfill the country's regional role.
He also called on Arab countries to contribute to Syria's reconstruction efforts particularly in energy and infrastructure development.
Earlier on Saturday, Ahmed al-Sharaa, the leader of the new Syrian administration, met with a delegation from the Arab League led by Assistant Secretary-General Hossam Zaki, according to the Syrian Foreign Ministry.
The ministry did not provide details of the discussions but the meeting is part of a series of visits from Arab, regional, international, and UN delegations to understand the Syrian administration's vision for the country's new phase.
Bashar Assad, Syria's leader for nearly 25 years, fled to Russia after anti-regime groups took control of Damascus on Dec. 8, ending the Baath Party's rule, which had lasted since 1963.
