Middle East

Italian foreign minister visits Umayyad Mosque in Damascus

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani also receives Italian delegation at People’s Palace in Damascus

Ömer Koparan, Muhammet Nazım Taşcı  | 10.01.2025 - Update : 10.01.2025
Italian foreign minister visits Umayyad Mosque in Damascus Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani (C) visits the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, Syria on January 10, 2025.

DAMASCUS

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited the Umayyad Mosque in Syria’s capital Damascus.

Tajani was guided by local authorities during his visit to the mosque.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani also received a visiting Italian delegation led by Tajani at the People’s Palace in Damascus, according to the Syrian state news agency SANA.

The visit marks a significant step in fostering dialogue and rebuilding ties between the two nations amid ongoing challenges in the region.

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