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.

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