Syrias interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa highlighted the strong strategic ties in between his nation and Russia throughout his first phone conversation with President Vladimir Putin considering that taking power, the Syrian presidency said Wednesday.Rebels led by Sharaas Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ousted Moscows close ally Bashar al-Assad in December after a lightning offensive, and concerns have remained over the fate of Russias two military bases in the war-torn country.Sharaa highlighted the strong tactical ties between the 2 nations and Syrias openness to all celebrations in such a way that serves the interests of the Syrian individuals and strengthens Syrias stability and security, the presidency declaration said.It likewise stated Putin extended an official invitation to Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani to visit Russia.
The Kremlin, in a readout of the call, said Putin wanted Sharaa success ...
in fixing the jobs dealing with the brand-new management of the country for the advantage of the Syrian individuals.
The Russian side highlighted its principled position in support of the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian state, it added.Moscow assisted keep Assad in power when it stepped in militarily in Syrias war in 2015, releasing terrible strikes on rebel-held areas.When rebels swept into Damascus in December, Russia gave Assad asylum, angering many Syrians consisting of the countrys brand-new rulers.Russia is looking for to secure the fate of its naval base in Tartus and its air base at Khmeimim both on Syrias Mediterranean coast and Moscows only military bases outside the former Soviet Union with the new Syrian authorities.Both were left susceptible after Assad was ousted, in a major problem for Russias foreign policy.The Syrian presidency likewise stated the 2 leaders exchanged views on the current circumstance in Syria and the political roadmap for developing a new Syria.
Last month, Syrias new leadership prompted Moscow to attend to previous mistakes throughout talks in Damascus with Russian officials that discussed the ruthless war waged by the Assad regime.
Russias Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said he and his delegation had actually met for 3 hours with Sharaa and Shaibani.Russias Foreign Ministry said that go to came at a crunch point in Russia-Syria relations, with Kremlin representative Dmitry Peskov calling it an essential journey.
Peskov at the time decreased to comment on reports that Syrias brand-new rulers had requested Assads extradition and to be paid compensation by Moscow.Sharaa in an interview in December with Al-Arabiya TV channel kept in mind the deep tactical interests between Russia and Syria.
All Syrias arms are of Russian origin, and many power plants are managed by Russian experts ...
We do not desire Russia to leave Syria in the manner in which some desire, he said.Diplomats from Ukraine, whereRussia has actually been waging a full-scale intrusion since 2022, checked out Syrias brand-new rulers in December, with Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga urging Sharaa to expel Russia from the nation.