MOSCOW, October 15. /TASS/. Relations between Moscow and Damascus have always been friendly, Russian President Vladimir Putin told Syrian President for the transitional period Ahmed al-Sharaa.
He noted that in its relations with Damascus, Moscow has always been guided by the interests of the Syrian people.
TASS has compiled the main statements of the head of state.
Russia and Syria have always had friendly and strong relations: "Our countries have developed special relations over many decades. We have maintained diplomatic relations for over 80 years, and they were established during the most difficult times for Russia and the Soviet Union, in 1944. During this time, relations between Syria and Russia have always been exceptionally friendly."
Moscow has always been guided by the interests of the Syrian people in its relations with Damascus: "We in Russia have never let our relations with Syria be influenced by our political situation or special interests. Throughout all these decades, we have always been guided by one thing - the interests of the Syrian people."
