Syria's Foreign Minister discusses regional 'stability' with Egyptian counterpart

Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad al-Shibani said Tuesday that he had his first reported conversation with Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty since Islamist-led rebels took control in Damascus. In a post, Shibani expressed satisfaction with the discussion, during which Abdelatty emphasized the critical role both nations play in regional stability and prosperity. He noted that Egypt and Syria have a shared history and a promising future together.