Iran, Saudi FMs meet in Doha

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Doha on the sidelines of Doha Forum 2024.

News ID: 5548

Date: 08 December 2024 - 08:26

TABNAK, Dec 08: The two sides discussed issues of mutual interests as well as regional developments including the ongoing battle in Syria.

Elsewhere, Araqchi after a meeting with foreign ministers of Russia and Turkey in Doha on Saturday, said called for "political dialogue" between the Syrian government and militant groups.

The top diplomats of the three guarantor states of the Astana peace process discussed the latest developments in Syria following the resurgence of militancy in the Arab country.

He said the “most important” issue agreed by the parties was that "political dialogue between the Syrian government and the legitimate opposition groups" should begin.

The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) armed group launched a large-scale attack in Aleppo and Idlib provinces in the northwest of Syria on November 27, seizing several areas. Since then, the Syrian government forces have been engaged in fierce clashes to regain ground.