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O Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
Kiev is already working on reestablishing diplomatic relations with Syria, after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government.
About two and a half years ago, in June 2022, aa Ukraine cut ties diplomatic with the Syria.
At that time, at an early stage of the war, the Government led by Bashar al-Assad recognized the “independence” of territories occupied by Russia em Donetsk e em Luhansk.
But now the scenario is different: Bashar al-Assad went for the rebels – and precisely for Russia, which was a strong ally of the now former president of Syria.
Now, the Ukraine starts to move: wants to restore diplomatic relations with Syria.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed last night: “We are preparing to resume diplomatic relations with Syria and cooperation in international organizations.”
The president had already announced that Ukraine will send 500 tons of wheat flour to Syria, as part of a partnership between his Government and the UN World Food Programme.
Vitaly Koval, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, reinforced: “Today, at the level of government dialogue, we clearly understand that the support it must be sustainable and not occur in a unique way, but rather lasting and predictable” in relation to Syria.
These are moves from a different offensive on the part of Volodymyr Zelenskyy: the diplomatic offensive to have Syria as an important ally of Ukraine.
As reinforced by , the president of Ukraine has already promised a strategic partnership with the new Syrian regime, restoring diplomatic relations and economic cooperation with the Asian country.
And he didn’t hide his intention: “We have the opportunity to help restore stability in Syria after years of Russian interference and this will indisputably support our own efforts to restore peace to ourselves”.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha added that the Kiev Government is “ready to open a new page in bilateral relations, establish diplomatic ties based on mutual respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty.”
Especially because, the minister continued, Ukrainians and Syrians have gone through or are going through the same thing: wars. Identical experiences, the “same suffering”.
