Qatar, Syria discuss stronger ties, reconstruction, chemical weapons cooperation

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Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani (R) and Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi (L) pose for a photo after signing a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in diplomatic affairs and training at Tishreen Palace in Damascus, Syria, on July 11, 2026. [Hişam Hac Ömer - Anadolu Agency]https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AA-20260711-41950592-41950591-SYRIA_QATAR_SIGN_COOPERATION_AGREEMENT_ON_DIPLOMATIC_AFFAIRS_AND_TRAINING-1.jpg" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" width="1200" />
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Qatar’s Minister of State at the Foreign Ministry Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries on Saturday, Anadolu reports.

Al-Sharaa received Al-Khulaifi and his accompanying delegation at the People’s Palace in Damascus in the presence of Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported.

The talks focused on efforts to promote regional openness and cooperation, as well as reconstruction, humanitarian response, and investment opportunities during Syria’s recovery phase, according to SANA. Separately, Al-Shaibani met Al-Khulaifi at Tishreen Presidential Palace, where they discussed expanding bilateral cooperation, particularly in the political and economic fields.

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the meeting […]

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