President Sheikh Mohamed with Syrian President Bashar Al Assad during a reception at Qasr Al Watan in 2023. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi /  UAE Presidential Court
President Sheikh Mohamed with Syrian President Bashar Al Assad during a reception at Qasr Al Watan in 2023. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Mohamed speaks to Syrian President Bashar Al Assad as conflict flares



President Sheikh Mohamed held a phone call on Saturday with Syrian President Bashar Al Assad as the worst conflict in years erupts in Aleppo.

Rebel forces continued to advance towards the north of the country on Sunday, with at least 182 people killed. Significant areas of northern Syria are now outside government control following the clashes.

During the call, Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Al Assad discussed the latest developments in Syria. Sheikh Mohamed emphasised the UAE's solidarity with Syria and its support in tackling extremism, while he also reaffirmed the UAE's stance supporting all efforts aimed at achieving a peaceful resolution to the Syrian crisis.

The President said he hoped this could be achieved in a manner that meets the aspirations of the Syrian people for stability and development, while preserving Syria’s unity and sovereignty over its entire territories, state news agency Wam reported.

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There are direct flights from Dubai to Sofia with FlyDubai (www.flydubai.com) and Wizz Air (www.wizzair.com), from Dh1,164 and Dh822 return including taxes, respectively.

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Plovdiv is 150km from Sofia, with an hourly bus service taking around 2 hours and costing $16 (Dh58). The Rhodopes can be reached from Sofia in between 2-4hours.

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Updated: December 02, 2024, 6:47 AM