Ashhad Salibi, Deputy Director of the Russia and Eastern Europe Department at the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, stated that President Ahmad al-Shara explicitly requested during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin the handover of “fugitive Bashar al-Assad.”
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In an interview with Syrian Al-Ikhbariya TV on Friday night, Salibi said that the Russian side expressed clear understanding toward achieving transitional justice in Syria, noting that Al-Shara’s visit to Russia aimed to reaffirm coordination and cooperation with all countries.
Salibi added that Syria is moving to redefine its foreign policy in line with its national interests and is working to strengthen relations with all countries and the international community.
He emphasized that the new political leadership in Syria follows a principle of transparency in dealings with Russia, ensuring the Syrian public is informed of all developments.
All agreements between Damascus and Moscow will be revised to guarantee the highest interests of the Syrian people, Salibi noted.
He also stated that discussions between the two sides included establishing new legal mechanisms for cooperation on wanted individuals and pending issues, as well as supporting Syria’s position in international forums, particularly in the UN Security Council, to enhance Syria’s presence and strategic interests.
President Al-Shara arrived in Moscow on Wednesday for an official visit to meet President Putin and discuss bilateral issues between Syria and Russia. The visit focused on bilateral relations, regional and international developments of mutual interest, political and economic matters, and reconstruction projects.
It is noteworthy that former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia after armed factions took control in December of last year.
— (Agencies)
