Qatar's Amir meets Syrian president on sidelines of COP31 summit
The leaders discussed bilateral ties and regional and international issues, and Qatar reaffirmed its support for Syria's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.
Qatar's Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, met Syrian President Ahmad Al Sharaa on Wednesday on the sidelines of the COP31 climate conference in Antalya, Türkiye, Qatar's state news agency QNA reported.
The two leaders discussed fraternal relations between their countries and ways to support and develop them across various fields.
Sheikh Tamim reaffirmed Qatar's steadfast position in support of Syria's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, as well as its backing for the aspirations of the Syrian people to achieve development and prosperity.
The talks also covered several regional and international issues of common concern, in addition to key topics on the conference agenda.
Members of the official delegations accompanying both leaders attended the meeting, QNA reported.
COP31 is the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the main annual forum where governments negotiate global responses to climate change.
Türkiye is hosting this year's gathering, and leaders and delegations from many countries have used the event to hold bilateral meetings on the margins.
Al Sharaa has led Syria since early 2025, after the fall of the government of Bashar al-Assad, and Gulf states have since expanded their engagement with Damascus.
