The leader of Syria, Russia Putin makes the first contact after the fall of Al-Assad | Political news

Moscow helped to keep Bashar al -Assad in power when it intervened military in the Syria war in 2015, beginning devastating strikes in the areas held by rebels.

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with the temporary leader in Syria Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first such top-level contact after the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

The rebels, led by the Al-Sharaa Haya Haya Tahrr al-Sham group, removed Moscow's close ally in December after a lightning offensive and the questions remained above the fate of the two military bases of Russia in the war-torn country.

During the phone call on Wednesday, Al Sharaa emphasized “the strong strategic ties between the two countries and the openness of Syria to all countries” in a way that serves “the interests of the Syrian people and strengthens Syria's stability and security”, a statement of the Syrian Presidency's statement He said.

He also said Putin has extended “the official invitation to Foreign Minister Asaaad al -Shayibani to visit Russia.”

“The Russian side emphasized its principled position in support of the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian state,” the Kremlin said in a statement.

Moscow helped to preserve Al-Assad in power when it intervened military in the Syria war in 2015, beginning devastating air strikes in areas held by rebels.

When the rebels entered Damascus in December, Russia provided former President with a refuge, angry many Syrians, including the new rulers of the country.

Russia seeks to secure its naval base in Tartus and its air base in Khmimim – both on the Mediterranean coast of Syria and at the only Moscow military bases outside the former Soviet Union – with the new Syrian authorities.

Last month, there were reports that Syria had requested Al-Assad's return in exchange for allowing Moscow to maintain its military bases.

The foundations proved to be vital for the international ambitions of Russia, serving as launches for operations in support of Al-Assad, as well as organized grounds for Moscow to design influence in the Mediterranean region and Africa.

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Meanwhile, the temporary government in Syria has announced a seven -member preparatory committee to form the future of the country.

Osama bin Javaid of Al Jazeera. Reporting from Damascus. He said the Commission consists of members of the ruling coalition, members of civil society and two women, one of whom is a Christian.

The demands for diversity and inclusion from the international community and the Syrian people seem to be on board, Javaid said.

“Although this is far from the national dialogue, where we hear that more than 1,000 Syrians from all spheres of life are expected to participate and try to outline a future strategy for Syria,” Jawa said.

“But this will be the first step that is already welcomed by some analysts who see this as a positive step to bringing all Syrians to the table to assure them that this government under Al Sharaa means what it says.”