Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani welcomed on Monday a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Sweden, headed by Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa, and Minister for Migration Johan Forssell, for wide-ranging discussions on bilateral cooperation.
The meeting covered an expanded agenda of issues of mutual interest, with both sides reviewing current bilateral files and exploring mechanisms to strengthen cooperation across economic, diplomatic, and humanitarian fields.
According to the Foreign Ministry, the talks included the proposal to establish a Syrian–Swedish Business Council, aimed at boosting economic partnership, facilitating trade, and encouraging Swedish investments in Syria as part of the broader efforts to support economic recovery.
Discussions also addressed pending matters related to refugees and expatriates, with both sides underscoring the importance of constructive dialogue to resolve existing challenges in a manner that safeguards humanitarian considerations and national priorities.
On the political and diplomatic track, the two parties reaffirmed the importance of enhancing diplomatic relations and expanding communication channels between Damascus and Stockholm. They also reviewed prospects for strengthening cooperation within international forums and multilateral frameworks.
The talks also covered transitional justice and its role in supporting long-term stability, in addition to reviewing ongoing efforts connected to reconstruction and the creation of an environment conducive to broader international engagement in rebuilding Syria.
