Damascus, Safar 16, 1432, Jan 20, 2011, SPA -- President Bashar Al-Assad of Syria received here today Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar. An official presidential statement, said they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and the latest developments in the region, particularly the situation in Lebanon. --SPA 00:48 LOCAL TIME 21:48 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/857677