UPDATE - Syria’s new administration leader welcomes Italian delegation in Damascus

UPDATES WITH SYRIAN LEADER HOSTING ITALIAN DELEGATION; REVISES HEADLINE, LEDE

By Anadolu staff

Leader of Syria’s new administration Ahmad Al-Sharaa and Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani on Friday hosted a visiting Italian delegation led by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani at the People’s Palace in Damascus, according to the Syrian state news agency SANA.

The visit marks a significant step in fostering dialogue and rebuilding ties between the two nations amid ongoing challenges in the region.

No further details were provided.

*Writing by Ikram Kouachi​​​​​​​