Syria’s interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa arrived in Doha on Tuesday for his first official visit to Qatar, a key supporter of the new administration following the ouster of Bashar Assad.
Qatar News Agency reported that Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani welcomed Sharaa at Hamad International Airport. Syria’s Foreign Minister Walid Shaibani, accompanying Sharaa, described the visit as a tribute to Qatar’s consistent support for the Syrian people since the uprising began in 2011.
The visit follows a recent trip to the United Arab Emirates, where Sharaa met with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, who pledged support for Syria’s reconstruction.
Sharaa’s Islamist group, Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), led the coalition that removed Assad in December. The new government has received backing from Qatar, Turkiye, and several Arab states. Qatar notably refused to normalize ties with Assad and is now emerging as a key regional partner.
Meanwhile, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun also arrived in Doha on Tuesday for talks with Qatari leaders. His visit follows a meeting between Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Sharaa in Damascus aimed at resetting Syria-Lebanon relations.
Qatar has pledged 200 megawatts of electricity to Syria and is playing a growing role in both Syrian reconstruction and support for the Lebanese army. Analysts say Qatar’s involvement is crucial to Syria’s reintegration into the Arab world.
Qatar News Agency reported that Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani welcomed Sharaa at Hamad International Airport. Syria’s Foreign Minister Walid Shaibani, accompanying Sharaa, described the visit as a tribute to Qatar’s consistent support for the Syrian people since the uprising began in 2011.
The visit follows a recent trip to the United Arab Emirates, where Sharaa met with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, who pledged support for Syria’s reconstruction.
Sharaa’s Islamist group, Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), led the coalition that removed Assad in December. The new government has received backing from Qatar, Turkiye, and several Arab states. Qatar notably refused to normalize ties with Assad and is now emerging as a key regional partner.
Meanwhile, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun also arrived in Doha on Tuesday for talks with Qatari leaders. His visit follows a meeting between Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Sharaa in Damascus aimed at resetting Syria-Lebanon relations.
Qatar has pledged 200 megawatts of electricity to Syria and is playing a growing role in both Syrian reconstruction and support for the Lebanese army. Analysts say Qatar’s involvement is crucial to Syria’s reintegration into the Arab world.
