Russian Deputy Defense Minister Meets Syrian Chief of Staff in Damascus
Major General Ali al Naasan, Chief of the Syrian General Staff, received a high-level delegation from the Russian Ministry of Defense, headed by Deputy Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, at the General Staff Headquarters in Damascus on Tuesday.
During the meeting, attended by senior Syrian officers, vital issues related to enhancing coordination and cooperation between the Syrian and Russian armies were discussed, according to a statement from the Syrian Ministry of Defense.
In a related development, the Russian delegation, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, held a meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al Shaibani, where they discussed security, defense, political, and economic issues, reflecting the depth of the partnership between the two countries.
It’s worth noting that Damascus witnessed an important visit by a high-ranking Syrian delegation at the end of last July, including the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense, where they held extensive discussions with senior Russian officials to strengthen bilateral relations.
These moves confirm the continued military and diplomatic coordination between Syria and Russia amid current regional challenges.
