Damascus, January 9 (QNA) - Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa met in Damascus today with President of the European Council Antonio Costa, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and their accompanying delegation to discuss ways to develop cooperation relations between Syria and the European Union.

Syrian News Agency SANA reported that the two sides discussed cooperation in the reconstruction of Syria, in addition to economic partnerships, sustainable development, and humanitarian issues.

The two sides stressed the importance of maintaining the unity of Syrian territories and expanding political dialogue to serve the interests of the Syrian people. (QNA)