"I've just learned that my doctoral student, Asad Al-Shayebani, has become the new Foreign Minister of Syria," he tweeted.
He further noted: "I asked his Indonesian and Palestinian classmates why he hadn't attended classes for two weeks."
With a touch of humor, he added: "I hope he won't give me an excuse for not attending classes and then fail the final exam!"
"Jokes aside, I wish him, his children, and his country long-lasting peace and tranquility," Akskal concluded. (Read More)
