Syria’s newly appointed interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, arrived in Saudi Arabia on Sunday for his first foreign trip since his rebel coalition ousted the longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad, saying his country seeks a real partnership with the Gulf kingdom.

German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, on Monday began a three-day visit to the Middle East, primarily to gather information on the developments in the region. His office disclosed this, particularly following the overthrow of the regime in Syria.

Syria's transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa will visit Saudi Arabia on Sunday, the Saudi-owned Al Arabiya TV reported on Saturday, citing sources.