A message from King Fahd to President al-Assad

Originally published January 20, 1999

Syrian President Hafez al-Assad at al-Rawda Palace in Damascus on Tuesday received Saudi Minister of State Abdul Aziz al-Khweiter. Al-Khweiter conveyed a message from King Fahd on the situation in the region and issues of concern to Syria and Saudi Arabia.

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