ISLAMABAD: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani arrived in Islamabad late Wednesday on an official visit to Pakistan at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, the Foreign Office said in a statement.

The Syrian FM, accompanied by a high-level official delegation, was received upon arrival by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ additional secretary (Middle East) at the airport.

The FO said the visit marks an important step towards further enhancing Pakistan-Syria relations and advancing cooperation between the two countries.

He is expected to hold meetings with Pakistani leadership during his stay in Islamabad.