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  • Source: Al Mayadeen + Agencies
  • 21 Sep 2023 11:02
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President al-Assad's trip will include a Syria-Chinese summit where a number of agreements are expected to be signed between the two countries.

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  • Syria's Al-Assad lands in China on historic visit, marks new era
    Syria President Bashar Al-Assad alongside his wife Asma Al-Assad during their trip to Hangzhou, China on September 21, 2023 (Social media)

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad touched down in Hangzhou's China on Thursday, embarking on his first official visit to the Asian nation in nearly two decades as Damascus continues to break its Western-imposed isolation.

The visit holds immense diplomatic significance, as it paves the way for a Syrian-Chinese summit of paramount importance, and comes in response to an official invitation from his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, exemplifying the warming relations between the two nations.

Al-Assad's arrival in China underscores the evolving dynamics of international relations and Syria's renewed commitment to strengthen ties with key global partners.

The Syrian leader is accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising political and economic figures, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of the trip. Multiple industrial agreements between the two countries are expected to happen during the trip.

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Several meetings will be held with senior Chinese officials in the cities of Hangzhou, and later Beijing. Al-Assad is also scheduled to attend the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games on Saturday.

President Assad, first lady Asmaa, and a senior delegation have arrived in #China for meetings in Beijing and Changzhou. Presidents Assad and Xi will also hold a #Syrian-#Chinese summit during the visit.#Syria pic.twitter.com/q3q2EtVS6o

— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) September 21, 2023

In April, the Syrian leader received Chinese special envoy Chai Jun in Damascus, during which he praised China's pivotal role in global issues, such as providing a balancing political and economic presence. He also commended the development of Russian-Chinese relations and considered that these growing ties, alongside the BRICS alliance, allow for the creation of a strong multipolar international order.

Syrian and Chinese officials had previously discussed several infrastructure projects, especially in energy, mining, transportation, and water plants.

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