Syrian President Bashar al Assad and his wife Asma are welcomed upon their arrival in China. Pic: SANA/via Reuters
Syrian President Bashar al Assad has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in China for"in-depth talks", according to Chinese state media.'s first visit to the country in almost 20 years, and since the start of Syria's 12-year civil conflict - one in which Beijing has been one of his main backers.The two leaders holding talks in Hangzhou.
"In the face of an unstable and uncertain international environment, China is willing to continue to work with Syria in the interests of friendly cooperation and safeguarding international fairness and justice," Mr Xi said, according to Chinese state media.will be hosting a banquet later and conducting bilateral activities with Mr Assad and other heads of state and government attending the games.
China has been expanding its reach in the Middle East after mediating a deal in March between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
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