Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was internationally isolated for a long time due to the bloody civil war in his country. But now he is slowly returning to the international political stage. The 58-year-old head of state landed in China on Thursday.
Assad wants to attend the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in the city of Hangzhou. It is also expected in other Chinese cities. A meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping is also on the agenda, the Syrian presidential office said. A banquet is also planned with international guests including Assad, Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah and South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck Soo.
“We believe that President Bashar al-Assad’s visit will further deepen the two countries’ mutual political trust and cooperation in various fields and take bilateral relations to a new level,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said. Business in Beijing. China and Syria have a traditional friendship and established diplomatic relations 67 years ago.
Last visit was in 2004
The Syrian ruler was last in the East Asian country in 2004. During the Asian Games from September 23 to October 8, athletes from more than 40 Asian countries will compete in 61 disciplines.
Source: Krone
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