Syrian foreign minister arrives in Pakistan for 1st such visit in 19 years
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 01:54 AM 20 August 2026
- Updated Date: 01:55 AM 20 August 2026
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani arrived in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Wednesday, marking the first visit by a top Syrian diplomat to Pakistan in 19 years.
Shaibani was accompanied by a high-level delegation, the Syrian Arab News Agency reported.
No further details regarding events following his arrival have been revealed as yet.
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