Pakistan, Aug. 20 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani arrived in Islamabad on a two-day visit and held talks with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar to strengthen Pakistan-Syria relations. The Syrian minister travelled with a high-level delegation and received a warm welcome from Dar at the Foreign Office. During their meeting, both sides reaffirmed the deep and brotherly relationship between Pakistan and Syria. They also expressed their desire to maintain close coordination on matters affecting their shared interests.

Dar and Al-Shaibani discussed ways to expand cooperation across areas of mutual interest while reviewing the broader regional situation. The two ministers exchanged views on regional and international developm...