Syrian president arrives in Saudi Arabia to meet crown prince

By Betul Yilmaz

ISTANBUL (AA) - Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for a visit to the kingdom, according to the state-run Al-Ikhbariya channel.

Sharaa is scheduled to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported.

The Syrian leader will deliver a keynote speech at the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh, which opened on Monday and lasts till Oct. 30.