On Wednesday, a Syrian delegation that included Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra, and intelligence chief Anas Khattab arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, for the new Syrian government’s first diplomatic trip abroad.

Years of civil war and recent natural disasters have left Syrians greatly in need of humanitarian aid, and international relief flights have begun delivering assistance.

Foreign Minister Al-Shaibani leads Syrian delegation to Riyadh on 1st official visit, signaling potential for strengthened ties with Saudi Arabia - Anadolu Ajansı

Syria's foreign and defence ministers visited Riyadh, marking the first diplomatic engagement with Saudi Arabia since the Syrian administration change in December. Discussions focused on Syria's political transition and reducing Iranian influence.

Shibani, visits Saudi Arabia, the first foreign trip by Syria’s new leadership following their rise to power last month.

Saudi Arabia has provided humanitarian aid worth $856.9M by the end of 2024, according to Saudi Press Agency - Anadolu Ajansı

Ministers from Syria's transitional government held talks in Saudi Arabia on Thursday on their first foreign visit since they toppled longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad last month."Through this first visit in the history of free Syria,

The top diplomat in Syria's new leadership said Friday he will make official visits to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan this week, having just been to Saudi Arabia on his first trip in office.

France’s foreign minister, who is in Damascus with his German counterpart, said Friday there is “real hope” for Syria, “but it is a fragile hope.”

The two leading Gulf powers, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are taking a cautious approach, because Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the main rebel faction that has seized control of much of Syria, leans toward Islamism and was once affiliated with the extremist group al-Qaida.

War-torn country reaches out for much-needed investment, as Saudi Arabia also set to play a big role in reconstruction.