Syrian president, Saudi crown prince discuss issues

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday accepted congratulations of the Saudi King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz, conveyed by Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz during his short visit to Damascus on Tuesday.

In two meetings, one was a close door, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations and conditions in the region and its development.

On Tuesday afternoon, Crown Prince Abdullah arrived in Damascus in a visit to Syria.

At the Damascus international airport, he was welcomed by President Bashar al-Assad.

Crown Prince Abdullah was also welcomed at the airport by the Syrian vice presidents, Khaddam and Masharqa, the prime minister Muhammad Mustafa Miro, the foreign minister Farouk al-Shara, and the Saudi ambassador in Damascus.

In conclusion of his short visit, the Saudi Crown Prince who was accompanied by a big delegation sent a cable of gratitude and appreciation to President al-Assad after leaving Damascus. The cable stressed Saudi Arabia's solidarity with Syria to maintain stability and restoring its legitimate rights within the framework of an honorable just and comprehensive peace.