The latest energy shift in Damascus “won’t change the character” of Russian-Syrian relations, Deputy FM Mikhail Bogdanov has mentioned
Moscow and Damascus intend to keep up their traditionally steady and mutually helpful relationship, Deputy Overseas Minister Mikhail Bogdanov has mentioned following the primary Russian diplomatic go to to Syria since its management change.
Bogdanov led the Russian delegation in talks with the pinnacle of the Syrian administration, Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa, on Tuesday. The assembly was additionally attended by Syrian Overseas Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, Well being Minister Maher al-Sharaa, and representatives from a number of Russian authorities businesses.
Al-Sharaa, recognized by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Julani, grew to become Syria’s de facto chief final month after his Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) jihadist group launched a shock assault on Damascus, forcing former President Bashar Assad to flee the nation.
“We confirmed the basic immutability of relations between our international locations, that are strategic in nature and aimed toward preserving the unity and independence of the Syrian Arab Republic,” Bogdanov informed RT Arabic on Tuesday following the talks. The latest energy shift in Damascus “won’t change the character” of Russian-Syrian relations, he added.
The discussions included Russia’s continued army presence in Syria, although no particular agreements have been reached, in keeping with Bogdanov.
“So far as we all know, the standing of Russian amenities in Tartus and Khmeimim has not modified but, and an settlement was reached to proceed an in-depth dialogue on numerous elements of cooperation between our international locations,” he mentioned.
Moscow is ready to help in stabilizing the nation and addressing financial and social challenges, Bogdanov added, noting that the brand new Damascus administration had expressed “understanding and a spotlight” to Russia’s place.
Talks additionally lined commerce, financial relations, and Moscow’s continued involvement with numerous Russian- and Soviet-built infrastructure tasks in Syria, together with energy crops and dams, he mentioned.
Damascus and Moscow share “strategic pursuits,” al-Sharaa informed Al Arabiya Information final month. “We don’t need Russia to exit Syria in a method that undermines its relationship with the nation,” he confused.
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