Will maintain in-depth discussions on bilateral relations, will assessment avenues for additional enhancing bilateral cooperation
Syrian International Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani obtained by Pakistani officers upon his arrival in Islamabad. PHOTO: FO
Syrian International Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani landed in Islamabad on a two-day official go to to Pakistan, in accordance with an announcement issued by the International Workplace (FO) on Thursday.
In line with the assertion on X, Al-Shaibani was obtained by the FO’s further secretary for the Center East upon his arrival within the capital. He was accompanied by a high-level official delegation through the go to, which was being held on the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and International Minister Ishaq Dar.
H.E. Mr. Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, Minister of International Affairs of the Syrian Arab Republic, arrived in Islamabad immediately on an official go to to Pakistan on the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister/International Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50.
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— Ministry of International Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) August 19, 2026
In an earlier assertion issued on Wednesday, the FO mentioned the go to would contain “in-depth discussions throughout the whole spectrum of bilateral relations” and a assessment of avenues for “additional enhancing bilateral cooperation”. The 2 sides are additionally anticipated to alternate views on regional and worldwide developments.
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— Ministry of International Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) August 19, 2026
The ministry described the go to as “an essential step in the direction of additional enhancing Pakistan-Syria relations and advancing cooperation between the 2 international locations”.
The go to comes a day after Pakistan condemned Israeli airstrikes on a Syrian army airbase, with Islamabad warning that such actions may additional undermine regional peace and stability.
In an announcement issued on Wednesday, the FO described the assault on the Abu al-Duhur Airbase in Syria’s Idlib province as “unprovoked” and a “flagrant violation of worldwide legislation”. It warned that the “provocative actions” may additional destabilise an already unstable area.
Pakistan additionally expressed its “unwavering solidarity” with the Syrian individuals and reiterated its “full help” for Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, peace and prosperity. Islamabad known as on the worldwide group to play its position in ending what it described as “repeated violations of worldwide legislation” by Israeli forces and urged it to carry Israel accountable for its “destabilising actions” within the area.
Learn: Pakistan condemns ‘unprovoked’ Israeli assault on Syrian airbase
The condemnation adopted Israeli airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur airbase in northwestern Syria early on Tuesday. Syrian state media reported that eight strikes had hit the ability, damaging the runway and storage services. Syrian army sources and a neighborhood resident cited by state media mentioned there have been no casualties.
The Israeli army didn’t touch upon the strikes, whereas Syria’s Defence Ministry didn’t reply to requests for remark.
US particular presidential envoy for Syria and Iraq Tom Barrack described the strikes as an “pointless escalation” and mentioned they didn’t advance regional stability. He known as for restraint and engagement, saying all events ought to prioritise dialogue over additional army incidents.
The strikes got here amid heightened tensions within the area and underscored issues over the enlargement of army exercise in Syria, the place Israel has repeatedly carried out operations towards what it says are safety threats.
