Saudi Arabia aims to repair Syria ties, become major Middle East player - analysis
Riyadh is positioning itself as a major diplomatic player in the region after years in which it saw its influence eroded.
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad shakes hands with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, in Damascus, Syria, in this handout released by SANA on April 18, 2023(photo credit: SANA/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)BySETH J. FRANTZMANUpdated: