Syria’s president has returned to Saudi Arabia for a second high-level visit in under a month, this time to formalize a defense cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening regional security ties. The deal marks a significant diplomatic shift, signaling deeper military collaboration between the two nations amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Analysts suggest the pact could reshape alliances in the area, though details on specific military or logistical commitments remain scarce. The visit underscores Saudi Arabia’s evolving strategy in balancing relations with both traditional allies and regional rivals.
Defence cooperation deal signed as Syria's President al-Sharaa visits Riyadh for the second time in less than a month.
