Syria, Russia Review Implementation of Memorandum on Russian Presence in Latakia
Syrian foreign minister visits Latakia International Airport for talks with Russian officials on following up an existing agreement
Syria's foreign minister visited Latakia International Airport to meet with Russian officials as part of efforts to review the implementation of a memorandum governing Russia's presence in the coastal province of Latakia, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
The visit was described as a follow-up to an existing agreement between Damascus and Moscow concerning Russian activities in the area, the report said.
Anadolu Agency did not provide further details in the excerpt regarding the specific terms of the memorandum, the officials involved, or the outcomes of the meeting.
Russia has maintained a military presence in Syria for years, including facilities in Latakia province, as part of arrangements with the Syrian government.
Further details on the discussions, including any statements from Syrian or Russian officials following the meeting, were not immediately available.
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- Syria, Russia review implementation of memorandum on Russian presence in Latakia — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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