07.11.2026 22:42
The Syrian administration denied claims that soldiers would be sent to Yemen as part of military cooperation with Saudi Arabia. It was announced that the two countries would cooperate in the fields of military training, experience sharing, and consulting, and that coordination visits would begin next month. It was also stated that Syria could join the Mecca Alliance in the coming period or sign a joint defense agreement with Saudi Arabia.
The Syrian administration denied allegations that soldiers would be sent to Yemen.
In its report based on a diplomatic source, Syria's official agency SANA stated that cooperation would be carried out between Syria and Saudi Arabia in the fields of military training, exchange of experience, and military consultancy, and that coordination visits within this framework would begin next month.
COORDINATION VISITS WILL BEGIN NEXT MONTH
However, it was noted that the allegations that Syrian military forces would be sent to Yemen have no basis whatsoever.
The source in question stated that the existing military agreements with Saudi Arabia cover the fields of training, exchange of experience, and military consultancy in a manner that serves the national interests of both countries.
The source, conveying that the agreement focuses on training military forces and developing their capacities, stated that coordination visits would begin from Saudi Arabia to Syria as of next month.
“WE MAY JOIN THE MAKKAH ALLIANCE”
The source, stating that the cooperation in question could turn into a joint defense agreement in the coming period or that Syria could join the Makkah Alliance, noted that this could be evaluated within the framework required by common interests.
The source emphasized that the country's priorities are strengthening internal security, reconstruction, and economic recovery.