Libyan Parliament Speaker Aguila Saleh met on Sunday with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

A delegation of Arab parliament leaders participating in the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union Conference traveled to Damascus International Airport, in order to confirm support for Syria and stand by its people, according to a statement by Saleh's media office.

Upon his arrival at Damascus airport, Saleh stressed that the Arab position is supportive of Syria's return to play its role at all levels in the regional and international arenas.

During his speech at the Syrian People's Assembly, Saleh also affirmed Libya's solidarity with Syria.