Syrian President al-Sharaa Meets Putin to Strengthen Ties and Redefine Relations

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Syrian President al-Sharaa Meets Putin to Strengthen Ties and Redefine Relations

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Syrian President al-Sharaa Meets Putin to Strengthen Ties and Redefine Relations

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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa makes his first official visit to Russia.
The meeting with President Putin aims to redefine relations and discuss military cooperation.
Al-Sharaa requests the extradition of former President Bashar al-Assad from Russia.
The leaders emphasize Syria's sovereignty and historical ties with Russia.
Russia's military presence in Syria and recent parliamentary elections were key discussion points.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday during his first official trip to Moscow. The visit is a crucial step in Syria's diplomatic efforts to enhance its global standing, particularly following the previous regime's ousting. Discussions are set to include the status of Russian military bases in Syria and ways to strengthen their cooperation, according to Al Jazeera and TRT Global.

Al-Sharaa expressed his desire to "restore and redefine" Syria's relations with Russia, stating, "We respect all the past agreements and the great history with Russia." His administration aims to assert Syria's independence while maintaining the integrity and stability of the state, reflecting a pragmatic approach to post-civil war relations, according to Anadolu Agency and Middle East Eye.

Al Jazeera and TRT Global.

Putin welcomed al-Sharaa warmly, reaffirming decades of special ties between Russia and Syria. He emphasized that Russia's military presence is crucial for regional stability and expressed support for Syria's recent parliamentary elections as a step toward consolidating society and strengthening ties among various political factions, according to Middle East Eye and Al Jazeera.