The Syrian Embassy in Moscow stated to Sputnik News Agency: “It was announced yesterday during a press conference in Damascus (with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani) that the Syrian side will participate in the upcoming Russian-Arab summit. The delegation will be headed by the President of the Syrian Arab Republic.”
Earlier, the transitional Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa received a high-level Russian delegation led by Alexander Novak, the Russian Deputy Prime Minister, on Tuesday at the Presidential Palace in the capital, Damascus. The two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation and develop bilateral relations in various fields.
The Syrian presidency said in a statement: “Mr. Ahmed Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, received today at the People’s Palace in Damascus, a high-level Russian delegation led by Alexander Novak, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation. The discussions focused on ways to enhance cooperation and develop bilateral relations in various fields to serve the interests of both countries.”
