US comments on Assad’s visit to the UAE

SANAA, March 19 (YPA) – The US Department of State Department commented on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s visit to the UAE on Friday.

“We are profoundly disappointed and troubled by this apparent attempt to legitimize Bashar Al-Assad, who remains responsible and accountable for the death and suffering of countless Syrians,” said US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price.

On Friday, Syrian President Bashar Assad   arrived in the United Arab Emirates, Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported.

According to SANA, Assad met with Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE and the ruler of Dubai.

During the meeting, the two discussed expanding bilateral relations between their countries.

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