Spanish FM arrives in Damascus for talks on bilateral ties, Mideast peace process
Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos arrived in Damascus Saturday afternoon in a bid to strengthen bilateral relations and revive the Middle East peace process.
Moratinos, a former EU peace envoy to the Middle East region, told reporters upon his arrival that his trip here represented only the friendly Spain and not the EU, the independent Syria- Times reported on its website.
The Spanish top diplomat noted his visit was aimed at strengthening dialogue and friendly relations between Spain and Syria as well as exploring the possibility of reviving the Middle East peace process.
Moratinos is expected to held talks with President Bashar al- Assad and other senior Syrian officials during the stay.
In early August, the Spanish minister traveled to Damascus for talks on EU behalf over negotiations leading to the UN resolution that brought an end to a monthlong conflict in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah. Source: Xinhua
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