Syrian defence delegation arrives in Moscow

An official delegation from the Syrian Ministry of Defence, led by Chief of the General Staff Major General Ali Al-Naasan, has arrived in Moscow, the Syrian Defence Ministry announced.

The delegation was received by Russian Deputy Defence Minister Yunus-bek Yevkurov, Caliber.Az reports per Syrian media.

According to a Telegram statement from the ministry, the visit is aimed at strengthening coordination between the two countries’ defence institutions.

“This visit falls within the context of developing coordination mechanisms between the ministries of defence of the two countries,” the ministry said.

The latest military engagement comes ahead of Syrian interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa's planned visit to Moscow later this month to attend the first Russia-Arab League summit.

By Sabina Mammadli