The Spanish royal family played host to Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad and his wife, Asma, on Sunday. The couple are on a two day state visit to Spain, which will finish up on Monday.
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The Syrian President and First Lady arrived in Toledo before heading to Madrid. In Toledo, they went on tour of the country’s former capital, with Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos as their guide.
Upon arriving in Madrid, the President and his wife dined with King Juan Carlos, Queen Sofia, Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia at Zarzuela Palace. He also held talks with the King regarding bilateral ties and Middle East issues.
In addition, Spain and Syria signed an agreement on building capacities and enhancing academic ties between the educational institutions of both countries.
Tomorrow, President al-Assad will meet with Prime Minister Zapatero.
Source: AFP, ISRIA
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