SYRIANNEWS — broadcast 20261012 130000 UTC 461 transcript segments Google Cloud Speech-to-Text API (Chirp) + Gemini 2.5 Flash Non-Thinking Data courtesy of The GDELT Project (https://www.gdeltproject.org/), from the Internet Archive TV News Archive. Machine transcription. Treat it as a searchable index of what was broadcast, not a verbatim quotation record. [00:00:09] thousand transactions in [00:00:16] The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad Al-Shaibani, [00:00:19] discussed with his Qatari counterpart the latest regional developments and strengthening [00:00:23] bilateral cooperation and developing relations [00:00:27] between the two brotherly countries. [00:00:32] For the first time in 14 years, [00:00:35] the Central Bank of Syria announces the execution of the first [00:00:39] letter of credit for the benefit of Syrian Petroleum in coordination [00:00:42] with an American bank for supplying petroleum [00:00:48] held in the Tunisian products. The National Hospital in Deir Ezzor [00:00:52] receives about 300 patients, including [00:00:55] and meeting with a number of dignitaries 63 cases [00:00:57] and figures in the of suffocation due to the dust [00:01:00] of dust and ensure storm. Civil Defense warns [00:01:02] and calls for following precautionary [00:01:05] guidelines. [00:01:08] A delegation [00:01:10] of People's Assembly members conducts a tour of several [00:01:14] sites in Quneitra and holds an expanded [00:01:17] area is cut off from meeting with administrative authorities in the governorate. [00:01:20] of raising preparedness [00:01:28] our people in the [00:01:30] the completion of this [00:01:40] especially last [00:01:46] 4 PM Damascus time, a detailed news bulletin of the latest [00:01:49] and most important news. Welcome. [00:01:53] More details in this The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad Al-Shaibani, [00:01:55] met with the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State [00:01:58] of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim [00:02:02] Al Thani. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the latest [00:02:05] regional developments [00:02:09] We, as members of parliament, and ways to enhance bilateral cooperation [00:02:11] airports and escalating clashes on and develop relations between the two brotherly countries, while [00:02:14] emphasizing increased coordination and joint consultation to [00:02:17] contribute to strengthening security and stability in [00:02:20] the region. [00:02:28] Syrian-Qatari relations are witnessing a remarkable shift since [00:02:31] of military escalation in the fall of the former regime, with an acceleration in the pace of official [00:02:35] communication and an expansion in the areas [00:02:38] reception. The purpose of the of political, economic and humanitarian cooperation. This rapprochement reflects a common [00:02:41] desire to open a new chapter, titled [00:02:46] village on the Syrian-Iraqi supporting stability and contributing to reconstruction and building [00:02:49] a partnership that is compatible with [00:02:51] and coordinating documentary procedures with the requirements of the new stage in [00:02:57] surfaces, I mean, Khalid International Airport in the dust on the ground Syria. The fall of the former regime marked a pivotal [00:03:00] turning point in Syrian-Qatari relations, which moved [00:03:04] continued cooperation with the Syrian from years of estrangement to a new [00:03:07] phase titled openness and cooperation, [00:03:10] driven by a political [00:03:12] which doubles the financial burden on will to rebuild trust and strengthen [00:03:16] partnership between [00:03:17] the two countries. [00:03:21] With the outbreak of the revolution in 2011, [00:03:26] this October with the American Qatar emerged as one of the first countries that supported the Syrian people [00:03:30] politically and humanely in confronting the former regime. [00:03:33] With its fall, Doha rushed to translate [00:03:42] the traffic police full solidarity with the Kingdom its positions into practical steps to be at the forefront of countries supporting Syria. Since the beginning of the new [00:03:46] phase, Damascus and Doha have witnessed [00:03:49] accelerated diplomatic activity, represented by the exchange of high-level [00:03:54] of the People's Assembly, official visits between officials in the two countries, which focused [00:03:56] on supporting stability in [00:03:59] they carried out in the Syria and strengthening bilateral cooperation and opening new [00:04:03] horizons for joint work in various [00:04:06] fields. Economically, relations have moved [00:04:09] towards broader horizons with Qatari [00:04:12] interest in contributing to reconstruction and boosting [00:04:16] investment in infrastructure, [00:04:18] this site and what energy and services, as well as supporting [00:04:22] economic recovery projects and creating an attractive [00:04:25] environment for capital that contributes to reactivating [00:04:28] the Syrian economy. [00:04:30] السوريه [00:04:34] In the humanitarian and development aspect, [00:04:37] Qatar continued to provide relief [00:04:42] were immediately reflected in and service support, while expanding areas of cooperation in health, education [00:04:45] and development, in a move that reflects the transition of the relationship [00:04:48] from humanitarian response to sustainable [00:04:52] development partnership. Thus, Syrian-Qatari [00:04:55] relations appear to be on an upward [00:04:59] trajectory, not limited to political rapprochement, [00:05:02] but extending to an economic, investment [00:05:05] and development partnership, reinforced by [00:05:08] official visits [00:05:11] because their classes are in the evening, of course, and private sector activity and a common vision for building a new [00:05:14] phase based on mutual interests and supporting [00:05:18] Syria's stability. [00:07:19] Against the backdrop of bloody attacks targeting Saudi [00:07:24] Yemeni fronts, the regional tension [00:07:27] expands to the waters of the Arabian Gulf and the Strait [00:07:30] of Hormuz amidst sharp volatility in [00:07:33] global energy markets. [00:07:34] We are witnessing [00:07:39] a highly tense regional scene, where the repercussions [00:07:44] Saudi Arabia and Yemen intertwine with navigation crises raging in [00:07:47] the Strait of Hormuz, while diplomatic moves [00:07:50] and Arab and international positions converge against [00:07:54] the backdrop of energy markets ablaze due to proxy conflicts. [00:07:58] The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation announced the death [00:08:01] of a Pakistani resident and the injury of 11 people [00:08:04] due to an attack targeting King [00:08:08] the capital Riyadh, coinciding with another [00:08:11] attack targeting King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, [00:08:15] and the interception of a drone in the Eastern Province. [00:08:18] In response, Yemeni government forces intensified [00:08:21] their operations as part of the "Dawn of Yemen" campaign, inflicting [00:08:24] heavy losses on the Houthis at a time when the Yemeni [00:08:28] Council of Ministers approved a draft law classifying [00:08:31] the Houthis as a terrorist organization. Regarding [00:08:34] Arab positions and solidarity, the Minister of Foreign Affairs [00:08:37] and Expatriates, Asaad Al-Shaibani, made a phone call [00:08:41] to his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, [00:08:45] during which he reviewed regional developments. The Minister [00:08:48] Al-Shaibani affirmed Syria's [00:08:51] in confronting the Houthi militia's targeting of civilian [00:08:55] facilities, stressing that the Kingdom's security [00:08:58] is an integral part of the security of Syria and the region, [00:09:02] and offered condolences for the victims of Riyadh [00:09:05] Airport. In a related context, the Saudi Minister received a call from [00:09:09] his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, with whom he discussed [00:09:12] the escalation and expressed Tehran's readiness to help initiate [00:09:16] talks between Riyadh and Yemen. [00:09:17] In [00:09:22] the latest US-Iranian developments, Tehran announced that it [00:09:25] is studying the US response to its proposals [00:09:28] and warns that actions in the Strait of Hormuz [00:09:31] will continue until the military option is rolled back. In [00:09:35] the Arabian Gulf, naval clashes continue with the Iranian [00:09:39] Revolutionary Guard Navy announcing the collision of a giant oil tanker [00:09:43] with a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, coinciding with a drone attack [00:09:46] targeting a tanker near the Omani port [00:09:49] of Sohar. These direct developments in the energy sector [00:09:54] the markets, as oil prices rose during trading on [00:09:58] Monday, recording an increase for Brent crude contracts to reach [00:10:02] more than 105 dollars per barrel, [00:10:05] amidst sharp fears of supply disruptions. [00:10:09] Between a battlefield ablaze and supportive [00:10:12] Arab positions and energy markets holding [00:10:15] their breath, the region remains on a hotplate, [00:10:19] awaiting what the coming days [00:10:22] will bring. [00:10:25] The Consular Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs [00:10:28] and Expatriates announced the completion [00:10:30] of more than 338 [00:10:34] the governorates during September [00:10:37] 2026, while foreign missions completed [00:10:41] more than 473 [00:10:44] thousand transactions during the same month. The department's [00:10:47] work included opening three new consular [00:10:51] offices in Latakia, Daraa, and Sweida [00:10:54] with the aim of strengthening consular presence and expanding [00:10:58] the geographical distribution [00:10:59] of consular services. [00:11:03] A delegation from the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster [00:11:06] Management participated in the 12th meeting of the Arab Partnership [00:11:10] for Disaster Risk Reduction, [00:11:13] capital, organized by the United Nations Office [00:11:16] for Disaster Risk Reduction, with the participation [00:11:19] of representatives from Arab countries [00:11:23] and regional and international organizations, as well as relevant [00:11:27] partners. Syrian participation comes within [00:11:30] the framework of the Ministry's efforts to strengthen the multi-hazard [00:11:32] early warning system and develop coordination [00:11:36] mechanisms at the national and regional levels, [00:11:40] in addition to expanding international partnerships, with the aim [00:11:45] and reducing human and material losses [00:11:49] resulting from [00:11:50] disasters. [00:12:02] The Central Bank of Syria announced the execution of the first [00:12:05] letter of credit for the Syrian Petroleum Company [00:12:08] in coordination with one of the major American banks [00:12:11] to supply petroleum products from one of the major [00:12:15] international companies. [00:12:18] report. [00:12:22] A new deal to supply petroleum products [00:12:26] to Syria between the Syrian Petroleum Company and Saudi Aramco [00:12:29] within direct commercial and banking arrangements [00:12:33] aimed at securing oil supplies to [00:12:37] the local market. To translate this deal into practical [00:12:40] steps, the Central Bank executed the first [00:12:44] letter of credit in 14 years for the Syrian [00:12:47] Petroleum Company in coordination with one of the major [00:12:51] American banks, providing the necessary banking tool [00:12:55] to execute the deal and establish a financing [00:12:58] and settlement mechanism for trade related to the supply of petroleum [00:13:02] products. The importance of [00:13:04] this step transcends the deal itself, as it reflects [00:13:08] the role of the Central Bank of Syria in preparing the necessary [00:13:11] banking channels for financing strategic trade [00:13:16] relevant parties, which supports the regularity of oil supplies [00:13:20] and enhances the reliability of executing ongoing operations [00:13:24] through the official banking system. The bank affirmed [00:13:29] Petroleum Company to develop the necessary financial [00:13:33] and documentary arrangements to facilitate supply [00:13:35] operations, which supports continuous supplies and meets [00:13:39] the needs of the local market. This step comes after [00:13:43] discussions held by a delegation of the Central Bank of Syria [00:13:46] led by Governor Safwat Traslan on the fifth of [00:13:51] Federal Reserve Bank in New York, regarding the operational files [00:13:55] of the banking relationship between the two sides. With this [00:13:58] letter of credit, the Central Bank of Syria opens a new [00:14:02] path for financing imports of petroleum products, [00:14:05] in a step that reactivates banking tools that have been [00:14:09] absent for more than a decade and supports securing [00:14:12] supplies through official channels. [00:14:15] الرسميه [00:14:18] Meanwhile, the Syrian Petroleum Company revealed the presence [00:14:21] of 15 tankers loaded [00:14:24] with derivatives in waiting areas to complete [00:14:27] entry and unloading procedures through [00:14:30] terminals and ports, including six [00:14:33] diesel tankers and nine gasoline tankers. The company [00:14:36] explained that these supplies come within continuous efforts [00:14:39] to secure the needs of the local market and enhance the availability [00:14:43] of petroleum [00:14:44] derivatives. [00:14:48] The Syrian Petroleum Company participated in the 17th Ministerial [00:14:51] Meeting of the International Energy Forum, which was hosted [00:14:55] by Riyadh under the slogan "Energy Security [00:14:58] and Common Goals in a New Era," with the participation [00:15:01] of energy ministers, industry leaders, and heads of international organizations. [00:15:05] The company clarified that participation constitutes [00:15:09] a space for dialogue between producing [00:15:13] and consuming countries to discuss supply [00:15:16] security, market stability, and the role of investment [00:15:20] and modern technologies in providing reliable and cost-effective [00:15:23] energy. This participation comes within the framework [00:15:27] of strengthening professional communication, exchanging expertise, [00:15:30] and exploring areas of cooperation related to rehabilitating and developing [00:15:34] the oil and gas sector in Syria. [00:15:48] The National Hospital in Deir Ezzor received [00:15:51] 271 cases, most of whom suffered from suffocation [00:15:54] and shortness of breath due to the dust storm hitting the governorate. [00:15:58] The Directorate of Education in Deir Ezzor governorate announced [00:16:01] the suspension of classes in all schools in the governorate [00:16:05] to ensure the safety of students [00:16:08] and teaching staff amidst the current weather [00:16:10] conditions. [00:16:15] The governorates of Raqqa, Deir Ezzor, and Hasakah are experiencing [00:16:19] hazy and dusty weather with dust spreading in the air [00:16:22] and reduced horizontal visibility. Civil Defense issued special [00:16:26] advice and instructions, warning drivers [00:16:29] and individuals with respiratory illnesses [00:16:33] to follow precautionary guidelines to reduce the effects [00:16:38] public safety. [00:17:49] To elaborate on that, we are joined by Ahmed Al-Atra, Syrian News [00:17:53] correspondent from Deir Ezzor. Welcome, Ahmed. So, [00:17:57] how are the conditions now? Is this dust storm [00:18:01] still hitting the eastern region? [00:18:04] And how are the people? I mean, [00:18:08] we're talking about 271 cases of suffocation [00:18:11] that arrived at the national hospital. Please, Ahmed. [00:18:14] Yes. [00:18:18] Yes, Abdul Razzaq, regarding the weather now, [00:18:21] the storm started to subside around [00:18:24] 6 PM. And now [00:18:28] the weather is somewhat good, but [00:18:32] in general or on [00:18:35] the wind carries it somewhat, [00:18:38] so the air is still dusty. [00:18:41] Of course, women in Deir Ezzor are now busy [00:18:44] cleaning their homes and wiping, I mean, [00:18:48] homes in general due to the dust storm, or as [00:18:51] they call it in Deir Ezzor, the "ajeh". Of course, regarding [00:18:55] the suffocation cases, the national hospital [00:18:59] received 271 cases [00:19:01] since this morning, of which three [00:19:05] or 61 cases of suffocation [00:19:08] were treated immediately at [00:19:12] the National Hospital in Deir Ezzor. [00:19:15] Now the situation is stable. Of course, there are warnings from [00:19:20] or the traffic department in Deir Ezzor, there are [00:19:23] warnings and precautions from Civil Defense in Deir [00:19:26] Ezzor regarding being careful when traveling [00:19:30] or driving, especially at night, because [00:19:33] visibility has been very low since dawn, [00:19:38] because the storm was at its peak this morning [00:19:41] or at dawn, and visibility was non-existent. [00:19:45] Therefore, there were immediate warnings from the traffic [00:19:48] department in Deir Ezzor for drivers, especially [00:19:51] regarding turning on headlights or [00:19:55] lights when driving on travel roads. [00:19:59] And, I mean, schools in Deir Ezzor were completely [00:20:03] closed today. So, due to a decision [00:20:06] to suspend classes until when were classes suspended? Until when were [00:20:10] classes suspended? Specify the date until when [00:20:13] these classes are suspended, since the storm is over. [00:20:16] Please. No, it was not [00:20:20] specified. Yes, the date was not specified, but [00:20:23] I mean, the date was set until the end [00:20:26] of this situation. Of course, today or now, the dust [00:20:30] storm has cleared, which means that there will be [00:20:34] classes tomorrow. And of course, there is a "Ishraqa" [00:20:37] initiative to teach children. Returnees from Turkey [00:20:41] and European countries, of course, as you can see behind [00:20:44] me, they have started classes [00:20:48] so that they can learn Arabic in schools. They studied [00:20:52] in the evening because the storm has cleared. Thank you very much [00:20:55] to the Syrian News correspondent Ahmed Al-Atra, and safety [00:20:58] to everyone who felt shortness of breath or suffocation [00:21:02] from this dust storm. Thank you, Ahmed, for being with us from Deir [00:21:05] Ezzor. Rehabilitation work continues [00:21:09] on the Sweiyeh bridge in the rural area of Al-Bukamal, amidst calls [00:21:13] from residents to accelerate the pace of implementation due [00:21:16] to its importance in connecting the region to the eastern villages towards [00:21:20] the Iraqi border, after its previous disruption [00:21:23] caused great suffering, especially during winter [00:21:37] and high water levels. We can't sit in our houses because of this valley, and we have here a low [00:21:40] spot, you see it yourself, it's low. If it comes, the bridge doesn't even manage to rise above [00:21:44] the water before the water enters our houses. We don't even get rest in our houses, it's all valleys. [00:21:48] What problems will the new bridge solve for you? It will solve many problems for us. This bridge [00:21:52] that they put soil on, the temporary one, it won't let the water pass. [00:21:56] It will solve all our problems. The water is still flowing underneath, it doesn't come up to us. [00:21:59] We have this called [00:22:03] Al-Shuaib Ali. When it breaks, this [00:22:07] Al-Bukamal towards the east, towards Iraq. [00:22:11] This road is completely cut off. The people started [00:22:14] working on it, but we demand that they [00:22:17] speed up [00:22:20] bridge due to its importance. [00:22:22] The [00:22:25] collapse of this bridge caused great suffering to the residents, [00:22:30] winter. The floods or rainfall [00:22:33] levels were very high, so the road was completely [00:22:37] cut off. The road is considered an international road and serves [00:22:40] the local residents. After intensive appeals [00:22:44] from the residents and the Directorate of Al-Bukamal region, official [00:22:48] letters were sent to the Governor. They responded to the demands [00:22:51] of the residents. [00:22:54] Currently, under the supervision of the Ministry of Transport, the General Corporation for Roads [00:22:57] is rehabilitating the Sweiyeh Bridge in response to the requests [00:23:01] of the residents. Currently, we are working on building an earthen [00:23:05] barrier to prevent river water from flowing towards [00:23:09] the work area, and we have taken soil samples to determine the compacted [00:23:13] layer for constructing the engineering piles. The bridge [00:23:16] is approximately 100 meters long and 12 meters wide. [00:23:22] Accelerating the construction of the Sweiyeh Bridge is a popular [00:23:25] demand because winter is coming, and this [00:23:28] bridge will not be able to withstand the coming [00:23:31] floods. Ahmed Al-Atra, Syrian News, Sweiyeh [00:23:36] border. [00:23:39] The internal transport sector and taxi drivers in Raqqa city [00:23:43] face a service crisis due to [00:23:45] the severe deterioration of infrastructure and the dilapidation of main [00:23:49] and secondary road networks within the city, turning them into [00:23:53] a daily obstacle that threatens traffic and also causes [00:23:57] frequent mechanical failures for vehicles, [00:24:02] drivers amid rising costs of spare parts and maintenance. [00:24:17] The roads are really bad. Every [00:24:20] time, every 15 days, we have to go adjust the alignment. My alignment [00:24:24] is completely [00:24:25] out of whack. [00:24:29] The city roads are really bad. I mean, we come to work [00:24:33] with extra expenses and repairs because they're broken. [00:24:36] So we demand that the government rehabilitate [00:24:39] the roads and improve the road [00:24:42] situation in the city. [00:24:46] By God, the roads are very bad, dilapidated, I mean, [00:24:50] potholes and ditches, and winter is coming, which will cause a lot of damage. [00:24:53] So we hope that the issue will be resolved [00:24:56] as soon as possible, if possible. [00:24:59] We know that the government [00:25:02] is new and things are difficult, but we hope for quick solutions, even emergency [00:25:06] solutions. [00:25:11] Of course, Raqqa governorate, after its liberation, [00:25:14] it appears to us that the infrastructure is very dilapidated, [00:25:17] whether in the road network or [00:25:21] the sewage infrastructure, and it needs to be rehabilitated [00:25:24] from scratch. We have put in place quick emergency plans [00:25:28] for some roads, and long-term strategic plans [00:25:31] for other main roads. [00:25:34] We worked on repairing, maintaining, and patching some [00:25:37] internal roads, their number was 14 roads, and by the [00:25:41] grace of God, 12 of them have been completed, [00:25:45] so traffic within the city has become smooth, [00:25:48] and we have overcome most of those potholes, ditches, and bumps. [00:25:51] Now we have the rehabilitation of the main [00:25:55] outer roads, [00:25:58] including this southern [00:25:59] ring road. [00:26:12] A delegation of People's Assembly members visited the city of Quneitra, met [00:26:16] with a number of officials, and inspected the Golan Hospital and the historical [00:26:20] Khan in Khan Arnabah. [00:26:22] A delegation [00:26:25] of People's Assembly members arrived in Quneitra governorate for a visit [00:26:29] that includes meeting the governor and a number of directors of institutions [00:26:32] in the governorate, followed by an expanded meeting with administrative authorities [00:26:36] to discuss the situation of the governorate and review the most prominent [00:26:40] service and administrative issues presented there. [00:26:43] The visit program includes a tour of the Golan [00:26:47] Hospital to view the work and health services provided, [00:26:51] in addition to visiting the historical [00:26:54] Khan in Khan Arnabah [00:26:59] region and listening to the issues [00:27:03] they raise related to the reality of the town [00:27:07] and its needs. Shadi Abu Zeid, Syrian News, [00:27:09] Quneitra governorate. [00:27:14] This visit confirms once again the right of the Syrian [00:27:18] people in its beating heart, the heart of historical [00:27:22] steadfastness and a symbol of the continuation of Syrian [00:27:25] sovereignty. We came here to support [00:27:31] Golan. This is what [00:27:33] we actually saw at the governorate's reception [00:27:37] here, that there is an urgent need to restore [00:27:41] the political right of this region [00:27:44] and also to activate the right [00:27:47] to grant rights to farmers whose rights are violated [00:27:51] every day. [00:27:54] The goal is to confirm that the People's Assembly, [00:27:57] and we, our colleagues, as members of parliament, represent [00:28:00] all segments of dear Syria. And we came to Quneitra [00:28:04] specifically because the Israeli violations happening in the city [00:28:08] inflict great injustice on our people. [00:28:11] are an integral part of this region. The suffering that [00:28:14] our people feel is our suffering, and we affirm the unity of Syrian [00:28:18] territories and reject any incursion of Israeli aggression, [00:28:21] especially against our people in Quneitra [00:28:24] governorate. [00:28:26] The gathering, in fact, we came with my brothers, colleagues, [00:28:30] the honorable members of the People's Assembly to Quneitra [00:28:34] governorate, and we were received by the Governor of Quneitra. Indeed, [00:28:38] we thank them for the warm [00:28:40] visit is to build a bridge of trust, love, [00:28:43] brotherhood, solidarity, and cooperation with the people [00:28:46] of dear Quneitra, Quneitra, which has offered [00:28:50] and sacrificed greatly for the unity of Syria. In Syria, [00:28:54] Syria is one, Syria is united. If [00:28:57] any member today [00:29:00] was invited to a meeting in Quneitra governorate [00:29:04] under the patronage of the Governor of Quneitra, and it included [00:29:07] members of the People's Assembly from all [00:29:10] governorates, the demands were very [00:29:13] urgent. Of course, we thank them, may God reward them, [00:29:16] for expressing their solidarity with Quneitra [00:29:20] wholeheartedly, and this somewhat alleviates the suffering [00:29:23] of the people of Quneitra. However, what [00:29:26] we also hope for is [00:29:30] to stop the daily [00:29:32] violations of the Zionist occupation [00:29:36] against Quneitra governorate, specifically some areas [00:29:40] that should be studied in the curricula at all [00:29:43] stages. Not far from Quneitra, [00:29:47] we are joined by Syrian News correspondent Shadi Abu Zeid from there. Welcome, [00:29:51] Shadi. So, a delegation from the People's Assembly, members [00:29:56] in Quneitra, who did they meet? What was the program [00:30:02] governorate, and there was also an expanded [00:30:04] meeting. [00:30:09] Yes, Abdul Razzaq, I mean, the visit program, which took place [00:30:13] today from the People's Assembly, included heading to the historical [00:30:16] Khan Arnabah, which is also historical, to view [00:30:21] it holds of historical and archaeological value, [00:30:25] and to learn about its situation as part of a visit that included [00:30:29] a side of these historical landmarks in the governorate. The delegation [00:30:32] also met with a number of dignitaries and figures in this [00:30:36] region, allowing Abdul Razzaq to listen [00:30:39] to the issues and needs they raise [00:30:43] and to learn about their views regarding [00:30:45] the situation of the governorate and the services provided in it. [00:30:49] Of course, these meetings gain [00:30:52] importance by providing an opportunity for direct [00:30:55] communication between members of the People's Assembly [00:30:59] and officials.