Syria ministers meet Putin to discuss military cooperation

Syria’s foreign and defence ministers met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss expanding strategic cooperation in the military industries sector, focusing on modernising the Syrian army’s equipment and strengthening its capabilities. The talks also covered political, economic, and military issues of mutual interest, with an emphasis on defence cooperation. Putin reaffirmed Russian support for Syria’s territorial integrity and condemned Israeli violations of Syrian territory, highlighting the importance of continued political and diplomatic coordination between Damascus and Moscow. The visit marks the latest efforts by Syria’s new government to build relations with Russia, with discussions also expected between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani.

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