Syria's new leader Ahmad Al Shara discussed ways to rebuild his country's war-damaged economy in a meeting with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Sunday. This was Mr Al Shara's first trip abroad since supporters declared the former rebel leader Syria's President last week.

Sharaa, arrived in Riyadh on February 2 for his first official visit, official Syrian media reported. Al-Sharaa’s visit to Saudi Arabia holds significant regional implications. It marks Syria’s reintegration into Arab relations after years of strained ties between Damascus and Arab capitals

Transitional Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa is on his first foreign visit to Saudi Arabia after taking over Damascus. Accompanied by Foreign Minister Assad Al-Shaibani, Al-Sharaa met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss bilateral and regional issues.