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SHOCKING: Syria s assad arrives in saudi arabia in first visit since war - You Need To See This

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is greeted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) ahead of the Arab League summit, in Jeddah Saudi Arabia on May 19, 2023. © SANA, Reuters

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (known as MBS) welcomed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad back to the Arab League on Friday, over a decade after the war-torn country was suspended from the bloc.

"We are pleased today by the attendance of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in this summit," MBS, the kingdom's de facto ruler, said in a speech, adding he hoped the return would lead to "stability" in Syria.

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