UAE FM returns to Syria as relations continue to thaw

The foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates Wednesday met with Syrian President Bashar Assad in his second visit to Damascus, as relations continue to thaw between the two countries. The two discussed boosting economic ties between the two countries. Assad said the restoration of ties between the two nations is in the interest of regional stability.

The politicians also talked about developments in Syria and in the region, with Sheikh Abdullah expressing UAE's support of a political solution to end the conflict. Syria was expelled from the 22-member Arab League and was boycotted by its neighbours after its uprising turned-conflict broke out in 2011.