Event Brief
Syrian FM visits Pakistan after Israel strikes on Syria
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 20, 2026 at 1:12 PM ET
Summary: A day after Israel carried out airstrikes on northern Syria, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani arrived in Pakistan for a historic visit. Syrian state media said he met Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad to discuss bilateral ties and cooperation, praising Pakistan’s role in regional peace and stability.
WHO: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani; Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif
WHAT: Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad during a historic visit to Pakistan.
WHEN: Aug 20, 2026 at 2:38 PM ET
WHERE: Islamabad, Pakistan
WHY: The visit followed Israel’s airstrikes on northern Syria and focused on strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation.
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