Russian Media: The Restoration of Relations Between Russia and Syria Allows Russia to Maintain Its Military Base in Syria

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参考消息网1月29日报道 据俄罗斯《论据与事实》周报网站1月28日报道,28日,叙利亚过渡政府总统艾哈迈德·沙拉在首次访问莫斯科后仅3个月便再次来访。他曾与亲俄的巴沙尔·阿萨德政府作战,尽管如此,俄罗斯与叙利亚现在成功建立了双边关系。重要的是,克里姆林宫保住了具有重要地缘政治意义的军事基地。

报道指出,去年10月抵达莫斯科时,沙拉表达了重启俄叙关系的愿望。这次再度会晤的友好氛围表明,莫斯科和大马士革总体上做到了这一点。

普京与沙拉的会晤中强调,俄罗斯和叙利亚从来不是敌人,即使在巴沙尔政府垮台后,在沙拉的努力下,两国关系仍在发展。

沙拉重申,俄罗斯在稳定叙利亚和整个地区的局势方面发挥着重要作用。他说:“(普京)总统先生,非常感谢您在这方面所做的努力。”

此次会晤的背景是俄军从一座叙利亚基地撤离。俄罗斯科学院东方学研究所高级研究员鲍里斯·多尔戈夫表示,沙拉在掌权后也积极访问了西方国家,那些国家努力劝说叙利亚领导人驱赶俄罗斯,但他并未这样做。

沙拉显然不愿依赖任何地区大国,致力于建立多元化关系。俄罗斯能给他的东西不少,比如帮助这个被长期战争摧残的国家重建,提供谷物等重要商品,甚至还有军事技术合作。也就是说,尽管曾经与俄罗斯打过仗,但沙拉仍有兴趣与俄罗斯合作。

多尔戈夫说:“对俄罗斯来说,重要的是要保住基地。塔尔图斯的海军补给点是俄罗斯在地中海唯一的海军基地。拉塔基亚著名的赫迈米姆空军基地是俄罗斯在非洲行动的重要中转站。俄军撤走第三座基地并不意味着另外两座基地也将不复存在。被撤的卡米什利基地从一开始就更像是辅助基地。”

这位专家强调,两国合作符合双方务实利益。鉴于两国领导人会晤的积极氛围,预计俄罗斯在叙利亚的主要军事基地目前不会面临威胁。(编译/贺颖骏)

Classification
Region
Russia & CIS, West Asia
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Re-establishment of bilateral relations between Russia and Syria, with discussions on military cooperation and geopolitical stability
Location
Moscow, Russia; Syria
Unit
Russian Armed Forces; Syrian Transitional Government
Time
January 28, 2023
Equipment
Military technology cooperationGrain supplies
Summary

Syrian Transitional Government President Ahmad Sharrah visited Moscow on January 28, 2023, to reaffirm bilateral relations with Russia. Discussions focused on military cooperation and the geopolitical significance of Russian military bases in Syria. Sharrah acknowledged Russia's crucial role in stabilizing the region, despite previous conflicts between Syria and Russia. Experts suggest that the current military bases in Syria remain secure.

Key Facts
  • Syrian Transitional Government President Ahmad Sharrah visited Moscow for the second time in three months.
  • Russia maintains significant military bases in Syria, crucial for geopolitical interests.
  • Sharrah expressed gratitude for Russia's role in stabilizing Syria and the region.
  • The meeting indicates a positive atmosphere in Russian-Syrian relations despite past conflicts.
  • Russia's military presence in Syria is not currently threatened, according to experts.