Qatar Delivers 31 Tonnes of Food Assistance to Syria
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Doha, Jan 10 (NationPress) A Qatari Air Force aircraft transporting 31 tonnes of food assistance has touched down in Damascus, the capital of Syria, as part of the country’s continuous air bridge initiative aimed at supporting the Syrian populace, as announced by the Qatari Foreign Ministry.
This aid was provided by the Qatar Fund for Development, a governmental body dedicated to enhancing global living conditions, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
This event is significant as it marks the fourth aid flight to arrive at Damascus International Airport and the eighth flight sent under the Qatari air bridge initiative.
On January 7, Damascus International Airport welcomed its first civilian flight from Doha in the past 13 years, according to airport officials.
On January 5, Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, engaged in discussions with a high-ranking Syrian delegation led by interim Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani, where they focused on enhancing bilateral relations and addressing the situation in Syria.
The delegation included Syria's Minister of Defence, Marhaf Abu Qasra, and the Head of the Intelligence Service, Anas Khattab, as per a statement from the Qatari Foreign Ministry.
During their meeting, both parties evaluated their bilateral cooperation and explored methods to reinforce it, along with discussing the latest updates in Syria, Qatar's humanitarian efforts, and other topics of mutual interest.
The Qatari Prime Minister reiterated his country's steadfast support for Syria's unity, sovereignty, and independence, underscoring the necessity of fulfilling the desires of the Syrian people.
In response, Al-Shaibani commended Qatar’s significant role in aiding the Syrian populace, emphasizing that Qatar would be a vital ally during the peace process.
On December 21, 2024, Qatar reestablished its embassy in Damascus, becoming the second nation to do so following the downfall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. This event marked the first occasion in 13 years that Qatar's national flag was raised at the embassy.
