Al-Sharaa briefs Syrian Cabinet on latest developments

During its weekly meeting on Tuesday, the Syrian Cabinet was briefed by Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa on current developments on the Arab and international arenas.

Al-Sharaa reviewed results of recent visits, meetings and contacts as well as the latest developments of conditions in the region and efforts being exerted by Syria to expose to world opinion Israel's position of refusing to implement U.N. resolutions relating to withdrawal from occupied Arab territories.

The ministers reviewed scientific and technical cooperation projects with Italy, and agreements on encouraging, protecting and guaranteeing investment with the governments of the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Egypt, China and Yemen.

Also discussed was Syria's joining the international council agreement for olive oil and table oil.

Also discussed was a cooperation agreement draft with Austria on fighting international organized crime and illegal trafficking of drugs amd the project for ratifying the Arab labor agreement on training and employing the disabled.