"The meeting went well overall. It lasted three hours, including a formal dinner. The conversation was conducted mainly by the head of the new administration of the interim Government of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaybani also participated in the negotiations, and Minister of Health Maher al-Sharaa, who is Ahmed al-Sharaa's older brother, and our interdepartmental delegation were present. The meeting was generally constructive, and the atmosphere was good. But we understand how difficult the situation is [in the country]," Bogdanov said.
"We also discussed issues of trade and economic relations. With the help of the Soviet Union and the Russian Federation, important infrastructure facilities were created in Syria, especially hydropower facilities, and our help was in providing energy, fertilizers, grain, and food. All this has been done, and we are ready to continue in accordance with the agreements already reached with the new Syrian authorities. We are determined to build mutually beneficial cooperation with Syria," Bogdanov said.