According to the Russian leader, Moscow has always been guided by the interests of the Syrian people in its relations with Damascus

This is the first visit by a Syrian leader to Russia since the change in power in Damascus in late 2024

The two presidents are expected to discuss the current state and prospects of Russian-Syrian relations in the political, trade, economic, and humanitarian spheres

According to the Russian leader, Moscow has strong, genuine ties with the Syrian people

According to the Russian leader, Moscow has always been guided by the interests of the Syrian people in its relations with Damascus

Prior to that, the two leaders held a one-on-one meeting in the Green Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace

Syria's interim leader assures the Russian president that his government will honour all past agreements with Moscow.

Ahmed al-Sharaa in effort to diversify alliances while Putin seeks to safeguard military interests in Syria