President Bashar al-Assad recently paid a working visit to Russia, during which he met with President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders discussed the full spectrum of relations between their countries, the situation in the Middle East, and accelerated developments in the region, focusing on joint coordination to address these issues.
President al-Assad emphasized that both Syria and Russia have faced significant challenges and have consistently overcome them, highlighting the mutual trust and credibility that underpin their bilateral relations.
President Putin noted the increasing tension in the Middle East, viewing the talks with President Assad as an opportunity to explore all possible developments and scenarios. He also mentioned promising opportunities for enhancing economic and trade relations between Syria and Russia.
Consensus on Risks, Expectations, and Possibilities
Special sources reported that the primary purpose of President Assad’s visit was to engage in in-depth discussions on political and military developments in the Middle East. According to RT, the discussions between the two presidents demonstrated complete agreement on the characterization of existing risks and the expectations and possibilities ahead.
The sources revealed that while President Assad’s visit could be seen as a surprise, it was a highly practical one. It was noted that a possible meeting between President Assad and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was not discussed, nor did President Putin request such a meeting.
President Putin is fully informed of President Assad’s position on relations with Turkey, which must be based on Turkey’s withdrawal from Syrian territory and the fight against all terrorist organizations in northern Syria. There are advanced trends in economic relations between Syria and Russia that President Putin desires to elevate to the level of their political and military relations, according to the sources.
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