Moscow: Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs Asaad Al-Shaibani affirmed on Thursday his country's obligation to repositioning relations with Russia on new bases that might take into account the interest of Syria and open new balanced horizons. According to Kuwait News Agency, this was announced during a meeting held between Al-Shaibani and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Putin confirmed to Al-Shaibani the beginning of a new phase of a military and political understanding based on the respect of Syria's sovereignty and supporting its territorial integrity, the agency noted in a statement. The Syrian side stressed commitment to protecting its nationals in a way that serves the country's interest, it stated. It indicated that the meeting was a positive indicator of starting Syrian-Russian relations in a way that enhances regional balance. Syria warns against Israeli occupation intervention, which is pushing the country toward chaos, emphasizing that its doors are open to all who respect the country' s sovereignty, unity, and maintain its security and stability.
