Putin and al-Sharaa discuss Russia-Syria relations, deal on military bases
The leaders said a memorandum would convert the bases into joint training centers while Syria regains control of civilian facilities.
- On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa held a telephone discussion regarding bilateral relations, trade cooperation, and political dialogue between Moscow and Damascus.
- Both leaders highlighted the importance of the August 9 Memorandum of Understanding on reorganizing the Khmeimim Air Base and the Tartus Material-Technical Support Point into joint training centers.
- Following 18 months of negotiations, the plan will see Syria assume control of civilian areas while maintaining the sites as "joint training and capacity-building centres."
- Putin affirmed Russia's support for Syria's territorial integrity and rejected "Israeli attacks and violations" affecting Syria during the call, according to SANA.
- The Kremlin emphasized the need to create conditions for the long-term normalization of relations and Syria's reconstruction, noting that deepening cooperation remains a priority.
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Presidents Sharaa and Putin Discuss Bilateral Relations and Economic Cooperation in Phone Call
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa held a telephone conversation on Wednesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin to review the state of bilateral relations and outline future areas of cooperation. A statement published on the Kremlin’s website said the two leaders assessed the current trajectory of Russian-Syrian ties and explored opportunities to expand them. Both presidents reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening political dialogue and a…
On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, during which he affirmed Moscow's support for Syria's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
Putin and Ahmed al-Sharaa agreed to strengthen cooperation between Russia and Syria, with Russian support for the sovereignty and unity of the Arab country and follow-up to the memorandum on Jmeimim and Tartus.
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