13.12.2024 01:00
Russia's President Vladimir Putin's Special Representative Mikhail Bogdanov announced that contact has been established with the interim administration formed after the overthrow of the Baath regime in Syria. The discussions focused on the security of diplomatic missions and the situation of Russian citizens.
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Russia, the most important supporter of the Assad regime in Syria, has established contact with the interim government in the country. Russian leader Putin's Special Representative for the Middle East and Africa and Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov reported that they have met with the interim administration established after the overthrow of the Baath regime in Syria.
MEETING WITH THE POLITICAL COMMITTEE IN DAMASCUS AT A HOTEL
In a statement to reporters in the capital Moscow, Bogdanov provided information regarding the latest developments in Syria. He stated that they have established contact with the interim administration formed after the overthrow of the Baath regime in Syria, saying, "Contact was made with the political committee working in the capital Damascus at a hotel. They are meeting with representatives of diplomatic missions. Our embassy representatives also met with them."
RUSSIA EXPECTS PROMISES TO BE FULFILLED
In the meeting, Bogdanov reported that the primary topics discussed were related to the security of their diplomatic missions and Russian citizens in Syria. He expressed that the contacts are progressing in a constructive manner and shared his hope that the promises made will be fulfilled.
RUSSIAN MILITARY BASES WILL REMAIN ON SYRIAN SOIL
Regarding the status of Russian military bases in Syria, Bogdanov stated:
"The bases remain on Syrian soil. For now, no other decision has been made regarding this matter. These bases were deployed there at the request of the Syrian administration. Our goal was to fight against terrorists, including ISIS. Everyone agrees that the fight against terrorism and the remnants of ISIS is not over. These joint efforts need to be strengthened."
Mikhail Bogdanov argued that in this context, Russia's Hmeymim Air Base in the Latakia province of Syria plays an important role in the fight against terrorism.
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