Russia, Syria Agree to Continue Dialogue on Military Bases
Russia plans to continue dialogue with Syria on military bases.
Consensus
- Russia and Syria are maintaining contacts and discussing the future of Russian military presence in Syria.
- Both sides expressed willingness to find mutual understanding on complex issues.
- The meeting took place in New York on September 23.
- A memorandum of understanding was signed in August regarding the reorganization of Russian military presence in Syria.
- Russian military bases are to be transformed into joint training centers.
- Civilian facilities such as the Khmeimim airport and Tartus port have been transferred under Syrian control.
Points of divergence
- Russia reaffirmed its support for Syria's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and emphasized the need for international efforts in post-conflict reconstruction. — interfax
- Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa stated that Syria aims for full sovereignty without foreign military bases and that Russian facilities will be converted into training centers for the Syrian army. — vesti
- The memorandum signed in August specifically redefined Russian military bases as joint training centers and transferred civilian assets to Syrian control. — kommersant
- Syrian authorities confirmed that the memorandum is being implemented despite the statement that Syria will soon no longer need foreign military presence. — vedomosti
Coverage (5 sources)
- Lavrov confirmed Moscow's readiness to cooperate with Damascus — Интерфакс
- Russia hopes to continue dialogue with Syria on military bases — Вести
- Moscow hopes to reach an agreement with Damascus about the future of Russian military bases — Коммерсантъ
- In the Kremlin, satisfied with negotiations with the Syrian side — Ведомости
- In Moscow, they expect to reach an agreement with Damascus regarding the fate of Russian bases in Syria — Интерфакс
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