Syrian President Bashar al-Assad welcomed the return of natural and historical relations between Syria and Tunisia, emphasizing the need to strengthen these ties not only on political and economic levels but also on cultural, intellectual, and popular levels. He noted that there is much work ahead for officials and ambassadors from both countries to establish a joint plan for action on the Arab and international stages.
After meeting with Tunisian President Kais Saied on the sidelines of the Arab summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, President Assad stated that "Syria and Tunisia stand together against the dark current, as they share a common cause concerning thought, awareness, and belonging, which are being targeted from abroad." He considered that Arabs are "children of a single nation united by one belonging, something that other peoples lack."
In turn, President Saied expressed Tunisia's great satisfaction with what Syria has achieved in its fight against terrorism and in preventing foreign intervention. He stated: "The goal was to divide Syria into entities, but the Syrian people never accepted foreign interference in their affairs and proved that they alone determine their fate."
