Syria ministers discuss military cooperation with Putin in Russia: Report
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Syria ministers discuss military cooperation with Putin in Russia: Report
"During the meeting, both sides reviewed ways to advance military and technical partnership in a manner that strengthens the defensive capabilities of the Syrian Arab Army and keeps pace with modern developments in military industries, SANA reported."
"The two sides also discussed political and economic issues, including the importance of continued political and diplomatic coordination between Damascus and Moscow in international forums, according to the news agency. On the economic front, the talks addressed expanding Syrian-Russian cooperation, including in reconstruction projects, infrastructure development and investment in Syria. Putin also reaffirmed Russian steadfast support for Syria and its territorial integrity, while renewing Moscow's condemnation of repeated Israeli violations of Syrian territory, describing them as a direct threat to regional security and stability."
Syrian foreign and defence ministers met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow with emphasis on defence, political and economic matters. The talks targeted expanding strategic cooperation in military industries, strengthening the Syrian army’s capabilities and modernising equipment through transferred expertise and joint research and development. Both sides reviewed ways to advance military and technical partnership to bolster the Syrian Arab Army and align with modern defence developments. Political and diplomatic coordination between Damascus and Moscow in international forums was highlighted. Economic cooperation plans included reconstruction projects, infrastructure development and investment in Syria. Putin reaffirmed support for Syria’s territorial integrity and condemned Israeli violations.
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