Italian foreign minister visits Umayyad Mosque in Damascus

DAMASCUS

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited the Umayyad Mosque in Syria’s capital Damascus.

Tajani was guided by local authorities during his visit to the mosque.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani also received a visiting Italian delegation led by Tajani at the People’s Palace in Damascus, according to the Syrian state news agency SANA.

The visit marks a significant step in fostering dialogue and rebuilding ties between the two nations amid ongoing challenges in the region.