Syria wants Russia ‘by our side’ in new government’s first Moscow visit
Summary
The Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad al-Shaibani, visited Moscow and expressed a desire for Russia to support Syria during its rebuilding phase. This visit marks the first formal interaction with Russia since a new government took over in Syria last year.Key Facts
- Asaad al-Shaibani is the new Syrian Foreign Minister.
- This was the first formal visit to Moscow by the new Syrian government.
- The previous Syrian government, led by Bashar al-Assad, was backed by Russia but was overthrown last year.
- Al-Shaibani emphasized the importance of Russia's support in rebuilding Syria.
- Relations between Russia and Syria should be based on "mutual respect".
- Russia has military bases in Syria, including a naval base at Tartous and an airbase at Khmeimim.
- Syria and Russia discussed post-conflict reconstruction and maintaining Syria's unity and independence.
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