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Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr holiday with feasts, prayers
The holiday of Eid al-Fitr ushered in a day of prayers and joy for Muslims around the world on Friday. The celebration was marred by tragedy amid the explosion of conflict in Sudan, while in other countries it came against the backdrop of hopes for a better future.
Egypt FM to visit Athens Tuesday
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry will visit Athens on Tuesday to discuss regional and international issues, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said an interview with Apogevmatini newspaper Sunday.
Dendias emphasized that Greek-Egyptian relations are continuously strengthening and highlighted the frequent meetings he has had with his Egyptian counterpart.
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Quadrilateral meeting on Syria to take place in Moscow: Çavuşoğlu
Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has informed a meeting on Syria at the level of deputy foreign ministers between Türkiye, Russia, Iran and Syria will take place in Moscow on April 3-4.
Syria top diplomat visits Egypt in first since war
Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad in Cairo on Saturday, a first since Syria's civil war broke out over a decade ago, Shoukry's office said.
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Moscow to host Syria, Turkey, Iran, Russia meeting
The deputy foreign ministers of Syria, Turkey, Iran and Russia will meet in April in Moscow, Turkish and Iranian officials said on Tuesday, building on contacts between Ankara and Damascus after years of hostilities during the Syrian war.
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Saudi Arabia, Syria discuss restoring diplomatic relations
Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry said on March 23 that the kingdom is in talks with Syria to resume consular services for the first time since 2012, Saudi state media reported.
State-owned Al Ekhbariya TV reported the discussions, citing a source in the Saudi foreign ministry. Saudi and Syrian officials could not be immediately reached for comment.
Syrian president Assad set to meet Putin in Moscow
Syrian President Bashar Assad arrived in Moscow on March 14, where he is scheduled to meet top ally Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Syrian Turkmen demand regime change through political process
A regime change in Syria through a planned transition process, which envisages elections and a new constitution, is required for a political solution in the country, Syrian Turkmen Assembly Chair Mehmet Türkhan said on March 13.
‘Under the Sky of Damascus’ Wins Thessaloniki Doc Festival’s Top Prize
The film Under the Sky of Damascus by exiled Syrian filmmakers Heba Khaled, Talal Derki and Ali Wajeeh won the International Competition Golden Alexander at the 25th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival, TiDF.
Quartet meeting on Syria to be held in Moscow on March 15-16
Turkish, Russian, Iranian, and Syrian deputy foreign ministers will meet in Russia's capital Moscow on March 15-16 for talks on Syria, according to diplomatic sources.