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[00:00:00] Libya, yesterday, and today in
[00:00:04] capital. Initially, let's look at
[00:00:16] and its ability
[00:00:23] Mahmoud. In
[00:00:34] And there was a presence, and there was a presence at the
[00:00:39] to establishing a kind
[00:00:40] to great dangers, I mean, whether from
[00:00:45] relations, asserting its presence in Between the diplomatic movement that were provided in the first
[00:00:47] we do not consider large in and the expansion of its paths, and between the requirements of stability inside
[00:00:51] to the security of the region and stability in Syria, the areas of work for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
[00:00:55] and Expatriates are numerous in a stage in which foreign relations are advancing.
[00:00:59] side by side with the need to
[00:01:02] consolidate social cohesion.
[00:01:12] incursions, and encroachment on territories we turn our attention to Doha, to
[00:01:16] the region. So, in light the Qatari capital, where the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Assad
[00:01:20] Al-Shaibani, held talks with
[00:01:24] of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman
[00:01:28] Al Thani, after a visit to Benghazi, Libya.
[00:01:32] want investments of tens These visits come in light of complex regional challenges
[00:01:35] that
[00:01:37] position in this impose increasing importance on coordination and consultation between states and open
[00:01:41] the way for discussing common interests and prospects
[00:01:46] the Houthi militia on for cooperation in the coming stage. As for the second axis of
[00:01:50] today's episode, we discuss the hosting
[00:01:53] by Damascus of a consultative workshop organized by the Ministry
[00:01:56] of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates in cooperation with the United Nations,
[00:02:00] Also, the second part with the participation of representatives from ministries and national bodies
[00:02:03] to discuss the reality of hate speech in
[00:02:07] Syrian society, especially discussing
[00:02:10] national and legal mechanisms
[00:02:13] months. I mean, this to confront it and enhance coordination between official
[00:02:16] institutions and international
[00:02:34] a leading role in
[00:02:35] affects the security
[00:02:37] stability in the
[00:02:44] Welcome back, dear viewers, to Dr. Omar. In the first axis. The Minister
[00:02:48] of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Assad
[00:02:50] to develop this Al-Shaibani, met the Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs
[00:02:53] of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
[00:02:57] During the meeting, they discussed the latest regional developments
[00:03:00] and ways
[00:03:02] Syria's security image at to enhance bilateral cooperation and develop
[00:03:04] relations between the two brotherly
[00:03:06] such diversity in countries, while the regional level or at emphasizing the importance of increasing
[00:03:09] joint coordination and consultation to contribute to enhancing security
[00:03:20] movement that goes beyond
[00:03:22] relationship is moving forward. the protocolary custom economy, whether in and the stage of sounding out and exploration to
[00:03:26] developing relations and elevating them between Syria
[00:03:30] and its Arab surroundings.
[00:03:32] helped in The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Assad Al-Shaibani, less
[00:03:36] as a pivotal state in than a day after his visit
[00:03:36] with several countries is not of to Benghazi in Libya, goes
[00:03:40] field also, now we expect to the Qatari capital,
[00:03:42] characterized by the nature of interference in
[00:03:42] on Syria, and as they are imposed on Doha, and meets his Qatari counterpart, Mohammed
[00:03:44] bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. During the meeting, they discussed
[00:03:49] into a key role in regional developments and mechanisms to enhance
[00:03:53] of the interaction of events in bilateral cooperation and develop partnership tools between the two brotherly countries.
[00:03:57] A visit at its regional timing confirms
[00:04:01] strengthening ties with allies, with Syria's active
[00:04:02] friends, with and influential presence in the stability of the region and an important
[00:04:05] element in the equation of Arab
[00:04:07] of course, balanced relations with and especially regional
[00:04:08] security.
[00:04:11] Where the American-
[00:04:13] and develop it to better horizons in Iranian war casts its negative shadows over the entire region
[00:04:17] and raises the level
[00:04:19] and therefore coordination with of security and economic risks, in parallel with
[00:04:22] Israeli behavior that adopts hostility and instigates
[00:04:26] disturbances in the south
[00:04:28] this conference in of the country. a group of Syrians had attended
[00:04:31] and major events taking place in In the face of these challenges, the approach of preserving regional security emerges as an urgent
[00:04:35] relations to confirm this necessity. Syria is one of its most important
[00:04:38] elements, in cooperation with
[00:04:41] of coordination with influential countries, including
[00:04:43] Qatar.
[00:04:46] We delve deeper into this file and comment on these
[00:04:49] visits of the Syrian Foreign Minister,
[00:05:06] So, visits by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Assad
[00:05:09] Al-Shaibani, were in Benghazi,
[00:05:13] Doha, the Qatari
[00:05:16] the political implications of these visits by the Foreign Minister,
[00:05:20] and I focus on the visit to Qatar today to Doha
[00:05:22] and at this particular time, in light of the challenges
[00:05:35] fact, these visits
[00:05:39] were preceded by a visit to Turkey a
[00:05:42] few days ago, and contacts
[00:05:45] with the Saudi Foreign Minister and other
[00:05:48] officials, which reflects Syrian diplomacy's approach
[00:05:52] of balance in Syria's relations with its regional
[00:05:55] and international environment, and focusing
[00:05:59] more on the Arab depth of these relations.
[00:06:02] Certainly, today's visit to Qatar gains special importance in light of
[00:06:06] the extensive
[00:06:08] steps taken by the Syrian state towards the reconstruction process
[00:06:12] and focusing on the recovery path in Syria. Qatar
[00:06:17] path, as it is a vital
[00:06:21] and strategic ally in supporting the reconstruction
[00:06:24] process in Syria and supporting the stability
[00:06:28] of the Syrian state, thanks to the diplomatic
[00:06:31] relations that Qatar enjoys with various
[00:06:34] international parties, especially with the United
[00:06:37] States of America and international agencies and organizations
[00:06:41] capable of providing assistance to Syria at this
[00:06:45] stage. Of course, we cannot exclude also the rapid
[00:06:48] regional developments and the major security
[00:06:51] disturbances witnessed in the region, whether related
[00:06:55] to repeated attacks by
[00:06:58] Saudi Arabia, or the continued disturbance in
[00:07:01] shipping traffic and energy markets due to
[00:07:05] the continuation of hostile actions in the Strait
[00:07:09] of Hormuz and the entire region. Thus, the Syrian state in general
[00:07:12] needs a network of alliances that it is trying to
[00:07:16] build consciously and maturely to support the interests of the Syrian state
[00:07:20] through the path of common interests with the parties, and certainly
[00:07:23] the State of Qatar is one of the trusted allied countries that
[00:07:27] the Syrians have relied on at multiple
[00:07:30] junctures, especially during the Syrian revolution
[00:07:33] and after the fall of the regime, considering it the most
[00:07:37] important supporter for building Syrian state institutions after liberation. Yes, excellent.
[00:07:40] Indeed, Qatar was a pioneer in actively engaging with the new
[00:07:44] Syria. This is no secret to anyone, and as you mentioned, Doctor, it is a path
[00:07:48] of common interests. I will move
[00:07:50] from this phrase to you, Dr. Mahmoud.
[00:07:54] How do you view the trajectory of Syrian-Qatari
[00:07:56] relations today? Also, what distinguishes this
[00:08:00] current stage from previous stages in the nature of communication
[00:08:04] and coordination between the two brotherly
[00:08:16] comes, I mean, within
[00:08:19] a series of visits, I mean, it is not the first and not the last,
[00:08:22] but it truly comes at a specific time.
[00:08:26] First, I would like to say that the Syrian state,
[00:08:29] and I will continue my friend Dr. Omar
[00:08:33] Adlbi's words, yes, the Syrian state faces major internal
[00:08:36] and external challenges. Syrian diplomacy
[00:08:39] has succeeded in resolving external
[00:08:43] issues to a very large extent, at least in terms
[00:08:46] of the Syrian side. There are regional
[00:08:50] and international circumstances imposed
[00:08:55] the region, therefore, Syria cannot look
[00:08:58] on as a spectator, or wait for what
[00:09:01] will happen to it, I mean, as a result
[00:09:05] the region. Syria, the Syrian state, of course,
[00:09:09] focuses largely on
[00:09:14] brothers, and I mean, it wants,
[00:09:20] the world, but there are some factors that
[00:09:24] compel the Syrian state, in my personal opinion, yes,
[00:09:27] to engage in some
[00:09:31] coordinations and, I mean, it may reach the level
[00:09:34] of alliances or, I mean, in order
[00:09:37] to guarantee the country's security,
[00:09:40] and because the general circumstances
[00:09:43] the region, I mean, may come
[00:09:47] to any country without asking permission. Yes.
[00:09:51] And here comes the role
[00:09:53] Arab countries that
[00:09:57] were known for their principled stance
[00:10:02] the Syrian people, especially the State
[00:10:05] of Qatar. Indeed, it is the only country that boycotted
[00:10:09] the Assad regime until it fell.
[00:10:12] It proved that it was with the Syrian people, and also
[00:10:16] not only with its political stance, but also it
[00:10:20] is ready to support, and it has taken the initiative,
[00:10:23] I mean, since the fall of the regime, it has taken the initiative to provide support
[00:10:27] to the nascent Syrian state.
[00:10:30] And, I mean, it continues to do so, and, I mean,
[00:10:33] the statement of the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
[00:10:37] I mean, clearly indicates
[00:10:40] the most important, I mean, the most important political
[00:10:55] position and its weight in the region, regionally and
[00:10:59] internationally, as you know. For Syria today,
[00:11:03] how can it benefit today from its relations
[00:11:07] with Qatar, perhaps in expanding its diplomatic
[00:11:10] the region more, strengthening these relations and diplomatic
[00:11:14] presence? I was struck, of course, in
[00:11:18] the statement or in the remarks of the Qatari Foreign Minister
[00:11:21] today by two basic issues, which are the political
[00:11:25] reference to, I mean, Qatar's support for
[00:11:28] Syria's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Yes, in
[00:11:32] light of the challenges faced by the Syrian state from attacks,
[00:11:37] in southern Syria by the Israeli
[00:11:47] to, I mean, fragment Syrian society by supporting
[00:11:51] militia separatist tendencies in Sweida
[00:11:54] and elsewhere. Yes. And Qatar can play an important
[00:11:57] role in this regard in strengthening Syria's
[00:12:02] regard in confronting, of course, this bullying
[00:12:06] policy, the Israeli bullying policy
[00:12:09] by providing a network of alliances that
[00:12:12] the State of Qatar possesses to serve
[00:12:16] the steadfast Syrian position from its stance towards
[00:12:19] the occupation and towards separatist tendencies in the south.
[00:12:25] of the statement relates to Qatar's
[00:12:28] commitment to support the recovery and reconstruction process in Syria, which is
[00:12:31] a very important indicator, as it provides
[00:12:35] assurances to investors and international
[00:12:38] parties who are actually considering
[00:12:41] providing support to the Syrian state in the reconstruction
[00:12:44] phase, which is a phase that actually challenges in light of
[00:12:48] the economic crises that the Syrian
[00:12:51] state is suffering from, and also the challenges it faces in
[00:12:55] terms of governing its institutions and rebuilding its institutions
[00:12:58] anew. Therefore, the Qatari role can actually benefit
[00:13:02] the Syrian state, both in terms of the active Qatari
[00:13:05] diplomacy's role in supporting the Syrian state's position externally
[00:13:08] with regard to regional and external challenges, and internally
[00:13:12] in terms of giving the Syrian
[00:13:15] economy a chance to restart
[00:13:19] to, I mean, spread an atmosphere
[00:13:21] of reassurance for the process
[00:13:25] of recovery and reconstruction in Syria. Excellent. From
[00:13:28] your words, I will also proceed and return to Dr. Mahmoud Hamza, who has
[00:13:32] rejoined us. So, diplomatic relations can be utilized,
[00:13:35] as well as internally in Syria for investment
[00:13:38] and economy, and these brotherly relations between
[00:13:42] the two countries. So, Doctor, in your opinion, what are the most
[00:13:46] urgent issues on the table for
[00:13:49] Damascus
[00:13:51] and Doha?
[00:14:03] I mean, they are purely political issues
[00:14:07] related to working for
[00:14:11] the establishment of security in the region and also, yes, I mean, perhaps
[00:14:14] Doctor, perhaps the most urgent of these
[00:14:17] issues. The most urgent,
[00:14:21] I think, is the issue of reconstruction.
[00:14:24] This is of great importance, the issue
[00:14:26] of investments. There are some difficulties,
[00:14:30] or great difficulties, inside Syria in the standard
[00:14:34] of living, in services, in various
[00:14:37] matters, and I believe Qatar is the closest country
[00:14:41] to the Syrian state now,
[00:14:44] the leaders and officials in Qatar is
[00:14:47] a natural and beneficial
[00:14:50] matter, and I believe these are the matters. There may be other
[00:14:54] issues. Related to the region,
[00:14:57] but I mean, it is difficult
[00:15:09] political or other support, in this brotherly relationship
[00:15:12] between the two brotherly countries, to a participatory
[00:15:16] stage,
[00:15:20] the region. Do you agree? I mean, it
[00:15:23] is, in fact, more than a relationship.
[00:15:25] I mean, as Dr. Mahmoud mentioned, it is a relationship, I mean, of brotherhood,
[00:15:29] in fact. And Qatar, to be honest, was a reliable
[00:15:32] ally during the past years, in every sense of the word. I mean,
[00:15:35] let me remind you, Professor Abdul Razzaq, and remind the viewers
[00:15:39] that His Highness Sheikh Tamim was the first to visit Syria after
[00:15:43] the liberation. Yes. And the Qatari delegations that came to Syria
[00:15:47] when Syria was in its most vulnerable stages, in terms
[00:15:50] of the structure of its government institutions
[00:15:54] to actually meet its obligations towards the basic
[00:15:57] living requirements of the Syrian people. Let me also remind Syrians in general and thank
[00:16:01] the State of Qatar for this path it secured with regard to supplying
[00:16:05] Syria with energy, whether through the gas that comes
[00:16:08] through Jordanian territories or the gas that comes
[00:16:12] through the Turkish border from Azerbaijan.
[00:16:16] The salaries
[00:16:19] months of the liberation period in partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi
[00:16:22] Arabia. Many paths, in fact, the State
[00:16:26] of Qatar had, I mean, white hands in them for the Syrian people in the stage
[00:16:30] of reconstruction and re-establishing stability. This is on one hand.
[00:16:34] On the other hand, I mean, the diplomatic and political
[00:16:37] efforts exerted by the Qatari state also, in partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi
[00:16:41] Arabia, in easing
[00:16:45] So, this relationship, this brotherly relationship, is always evolving from a stage
[00:16:48] of support for this country that is rising again to a strategic partnership in
[00:16:54] of the regional changes
[00:16:57] and challenges today, I mean, how
[00:17:01] can the two countries coordinate common positions regarding
[00:17:04] these changes? I mean, there are common challenges
[00:17:07] facing the two brotherly countries, both in terms
[00:17:11] of the disturbance in energy markets at this
[00:17:14] stage, yes, and the role that Syria can play
[00:17:17] as a region that provides alternative lines
[00:17:20] for the flow of energy from this region towards the markets of Europe
[00:17:24] and the world. And also, there are complex security issues,
[00:17:28] in fact, related to security disturbances also witnessed in the region
[00:17:32] in light of the continuous and ongoing military escalation
[00:17:34] between Iran and the countries of the region, and the attacks
[00:17:38] launched by Iran on the countries of the region and on Qatar,
[00:17:42] which suffered attacks that were, in fact,
[00:17:45] severely impactful on the stability of the Qatari
[00:17:47] economy. All these issues, in fact, and the Syrian
[00:17:51] state has a bitter and extensive experience
[00:17:54] and great expertise in dealing with the militia issue and the issue
[00:17:59] the region in general. Syria,
[00:18:02] just like Qatar, is a trusted partner for the Syrian state. Syria is also a trusted
[00:18:05] partner that can be for the state.
[00:18:10] The stability of the region, which we cannot imagine
[00:18:13] without the security, economic, and living stability
[00:18:16] of Syria. Yes. So, Dr. Mahmoud, these
[00:18:19] strong relations between the two sister
[00:18:22] countries, what is needed, what does this
[00:18:26] bilateral relationship need in the next
[00:18:29] stage, perhaps to turn political understandings
[00:18:33] into practical steps and tangible
[00:18:35] results?
[00:18:37] I believe that cooperation in the political
[00:18:41] file is continuous, and it is very important and essential,
[00:18:45] but there is the internal file, reconstruction.
[00:18:47] Indeed, Syria is in dire
[00:18:51] the Qatari side
[00:18:54] the great capabilities of the Qatari
[00:18:59] investments, whether in supporting
[00:19:01] various economic sectors
[00:19:05] in Syria and even services. It is well known that the State of Qatar
[00:19:09] airports and helped in the energy sector
[00:19:12] and helps in many areas. In the
[00:19:18] the State of Qatar to help even in the field
[00:19:21] of education. Yes. I mean, the Syrian state needs
[00:19:24] everything. There is a living
[00:19:27] people who can build their new state,
[00:19:31] but it needs support currently because the difficulties
[00:19:35] are great and the challenges that the state inherited
[00:19:38] from the former regime are difficult and heavy,
[00:19:41] indeed. Therefore, in Qatar,
[00:19:44] they fully realize that Syria has strategic
[00:19:48] importance. Yes. And Syria's security
[00:19:51] is Qatar's security.
[00:19:54] I recall a statement by Her Excellency
[00:19:57] the Minister of Education and Higher Education when
[00:20:01] we were at a scientific conference and
[00:20:05] Doha. She said,
[00:20:08] "If Syria is well, then we are well." Yes, the Qatari
[00:20:11] Minister, the Qatari, you mean.
[00:20:14] The Qatari, of course,
[00:20:26] Mahmoud, I mean, in the midst of these
[00:20:30] the region, you know today, I mean, several aspects
[00:20:38] Yemen or, I mean, towards
[00:20:42] Iran, or whether in southern Syria, I mean, how do you interpret this
[00:20:46] visit now from Benghazi to Doha,
[00:20:50] to the Qatari capital? How do you comment on it? Why from Benghazi to
[00:20:53] Doha? And, I mean, your political reading, will the minister,
[00:20:57] Al-Shaibani, perhaps go to another
[00:20:58] country?
[00:21:01] Let's remember that before
[00:21:05] Minister Al-Shaibani's visit to Doha,
[00:21:09] there was a phone call with the Saudi Foreign Minister as well. Yes.
[00:21:12] Therefore, I mean, and of course, the visit to Libya
[00:21:15] I think is to arrange the affairs
[00:21:18] of the Syrian consulate in Benghazi.
[00:21:20] That's right.
[00:21:24] security level as well
[00:21:32] the visit to Doha, I mean, has many dimensions, as
[00:21:36] we mentioned, political, economic, related
[00:21:41] the region. And there are, I mean, strategic
[00:21:45] files between Syria, Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi
[00:21:48] Arabia, and Turkey.
[00:21:50] I believe visits and meetings
[00:21:54] and coordinations are constantly taking place to set the clock.
[00:21:57] I mean, practically, Syria
[00:22:00] is not just sitting and looking at the internal
[00:22:04] situation. It looks at the region and monitors
[00:22:07] and tries to play a role at least
[00:22:09] to protect the country, I mean, and protect its sovereignty.
[00:22:13] Therefore, I believe there are strategic
[00:22:15] files that Syrian diplomacy
[00:22:19] is discussing in Qatar and with other
[00:22:22] sisterly and friendly Arab countries. Well,
[00:22:25] good. So, we asked
[00:22:28] Dr. Omar about the role that these
[00:22:31] Syrian diplomatic contacts with Qatar can play in preparing a more
[00:22:35] supportive regional environment for Syrian recovery and stability within
[00:22:38] Syria. I mean, it is useful to recall
[00:22:42] also that Qatar is one of the most prominent countries that
[00:22:46] provided direct investment support to the Syrian
[00:22:50] state through various projects in different
[00:22:53] fields and sectors, exceeding 21 billion
[00:22:56] dollars during the past
[00:22:59] 20
[00:23:03] amount was invested in the energy sector, whether
[00:23:06] built yes, infrastructure in
[00:23:10] the fields of tourism, agriculture, and others. So,
[00:23:13] I mean, this investment path is not read
[00:23:17] only as an economic path. It is also
[00:23:20] directly related to the living security of the Syrian citizen and directly
[00:23:27] country. This is on one hand. On the other hand,
[00:23:30] I mean, direct Qatari contributions
[00:23:34] to training and providing expertise
[00:23:37] to various security sectors in Syria
[00:23:40] have enabled Syrian institutions to control organized
[00:23:44] crime activities and combat drug
[00:23:46] smuggling and other activities that have actually contributed to improving
[00:23:53] the international level. So,
[00:23:56] cooperation and in the exchange of expertise with the Qatari
[00:23:59] side and other countries, whether Turkey or Saudi Arabia or
[00:24:03] Jordan, specifically, these essential countries
[00:24:06] have enabled the Syrian state, in fact, to play an essential role
[00:24:10] in the stability and security of the region. Therefore, in fact,
[00:24:13] we cannot imagine stability in the entire
[00:24:16] region without essential assistance
[00:24:20] being provided to the Syrian state at this stage, to fulfill the obligations
[00:24:23] and burdens incumbent upon it
[00:24:26] the region. This is from a political perspective, and I believe that
[00:24:30] this, I mean, is of great importance. Syria regained
[00:24:33] its geopolitical position generally after
[00:24:36] the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime and transformed
[00:24:39] the Arab axis. It regained its Arab
[00:24:43] presence after cutting, I mean, its relations with the Iran axis
[00:24:46] and the so-called, between quotation marks, the militia
[00:24:50] axis. I mean, I name it directly. This image, in fact, enabled Syria to
[00:24:54] regain its role as an actor, not
[00:24:57] I mean, one who plays others in their regional
[00:25:00] conflicts on its territory. Rather, it transformed into one
[00:25:04] who makes the policies of this region generally and can positively
[00:25:07] influence them. Therefore, Syrian contacts in the recent
[00:25:11] period or the last period seem diplomatically very
[00:25:14] active and across different directions,
[00:25:17] meaning that it does not focus its relations on
[00:25:21] a specific axis or on specific alliances, but rather diversifies these
[00:25:25] presence and to effectively be a regional actor that guarantees
[00:25:29] the stability of the region. Excellent. So, I mean, it is in the process of politics and the process
[00:25:33] of economy, and these understandings, I mean, the importance
[00:25:36] of that, Dr. Mahmoud, what is the importance of this political
[00:25:39] and strategic relationship between the two countries
[00:25:42] being accompanied by economic and investment
[00:25:45] understandings and partnership? What is the importance
[00:25:48] of that? Of course, I mean,
[00:25:52] we have what we call that Syrian diplomacy succeeded in
[00:25:56] solving complex external issues related to sanctions
[00:25:59] and others. The internal file remains. And it
[00:26:03] is, by the way, the most difficult currently,
[00:26:06] and it stands strongly before the leadership in
[00:26:10] Syria. Therefore, this needs support in
[00:26:13] reconstruction and in creating security
[00:26:16] and stability inside Syria, because external
[00:26:19] successes are not enough and do not achieve internal
[00:26:23] security and stability. And here comes the role of cooperation with countries
[00:26:27] like the State of Qatar and Saudi Arabia and others that can
[00:26:30] indeed contribute greatly to creating this security
[00:26:34] and stability to consolidate Syria's unity
[00:26:38] and sovereignty. And Syria is exposed
[00:26:42] the aggressive Israeli side,
[00:26:46] whether some files that
[00:26:49] the interior, or external challenges that also
[00:26:53] affected Syria. Therefore, I mean, matters
[00:26:56] are intertwined. The political and internal economic file is linked to the diplomatic
[00:27:00] and external political file, and also there
[00:27:04] trade plays a role, which, I mean,
[00:27:06] Syria, in my opinion, has great
[00:27:10] promising prospects, I mean, in the field of extending
[00:27:13] oil and gas pipelines through Syria to Baniyas,
[00:27:16] and there are huge commercial
[00:27:20] projects planned, I mean, I know at least
[00:27:23] that there is an alliance of very large
[00:27:26] companies, and I have been contacted about
[00:27:29] this matter, and the leadership in Syria has been informed that they
[00:27:34] of billions of dollars in tourism and other fields.
[00:27:38] In your opinion, are there challenges that may
[00:27:41] hinder, I mean, the progress in this relationship and the development of these
[00:27:44] files? The relationship with Qatar,
[00:27:48] yes. No, I do not think
[00:27:52] so. I think the Qatari side is concerned with the security,
[00:27:55] sovereignty, and stability of Syria, because if
[00:27:59] Syria is strong, it will provide
[00:28:02] support to the State of Qatar and other Arab countries. Syria
[00:28:06] has, I mean, great human capabilities, that's right,
[00:28:09] in addition to its strategic position. Therefore, Arab countries
[00:28:12] look with, I mean, with an eye of hope at the upcoming
[00:28:16] role of Syria in achieving security
[00:28:19] and stability and protecting Arab countries and cooperation, I mean,
[00:28:23] among them, that is,
[00:28:26] to preserve the sovereignty of these countries and not to interfere.
[00:28:29] external Syria, meaning it is required
[00:28:32] in the future, whether it wants to or not, to play
[00:28:37] the region and a role on
[00:28:40] a wide scale, actually. Yes, well, let me conclude with you,
[00:28:44] the next phase, in the course of these relations,
[00:28:48] what are the priorities that Damascus and Doha should focus on
[00:28:53] path in relations and reach
[00:28:56] perhaps more effective results?
[00:28:59] One of the most prominent issues, actually, and entitlements that stand in the way
[00:29:02] of developing this relationship between Syria and Qatar
[00:29:06] is coordinating this cooperation in a strategic
[00:29:10] council to manage this relationship and this partnership.
[00:29:13] This is an available and existing matter, and in fact, the number of visits
[00:29:17] and the number of reciprocal visits between delegations of
[00:29:20] the two countries gives reassurance that this
[00:29:25] In fact, what also gives reassurance regarding
[00:29:29] Qatari support for the Syrian state is that the pattern
[00:29:33] of aid and partnership that Qatar offers in its relations
[00:29:39] the demanding type that is
[00:29:45] the internal affairs of states. Qatar invests in good diplomatic
[00:29:48] relations with these countries to ensure its interests.
[00:29:52] Also, as a small country, it secures
[00:29:55] its relations with other countries, its security
[00:29:59] and stability also in its regional environment and neighborhood.
[00:30:03] The economic issue is a very important issue,
[00:30:06] but also benefiting from the Qatari experience and Qatari expertise
[00:30:09] and major Qatari companies can be a suitable foundation
[00:30:12] to truly enhance this cooperation
[00:30:43] The second axis of "By Syria Time" began in Damascus,
[00:30:46] the consultative workshop organized by the Ministry
[00:30:49] of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates in cooperation with the United
[00:30:52] Nations, with the participation
[00:30:55] ministries and national bodies, with the aim of
[00:30:58] discussing the reality.