Moscow: Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa expressed Syria's willingness to restore its 'historic and strategic' relations with Russia during a joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sharaa emphasized the importance of respecting past agreements and the significant history shared between the two nations.

According to Anadolu Agency, Sharaa highlighted the close relations between Syria and Russia, noting that a substantial part of Syria's energy sector relies on Russian expertise. The Syrian President's statements reflect an ongoing effort to fortify the bilateral ties and enhance cooperation in various sectors, particularly in energy.