Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed bilateral ties and regional developments in a phone call on Thursday evening, the 8th of Mordad, with Ahmed al-Sharaa, head of Syria’s government.

In the call, Ahmed al-Sharaa condemned efforts to target Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities by armed groups supported by the Islamic Republic in Iraq, and emphasized Syria’s support for Saudi Arabia’s security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

The two sides also reviewed ways to expand bilateral cooperation, regional and international developments, and efforts to reduce tensions and strengthen security and stability in the region.