Syria aids Saudi Arabia with military advice, training amid Houthi attacks, sources say
The diplomat said a Syrian-Saudi defense cooperation deal signed on Wednesday "specifically includes advisory support, training and exchange of expertise."
Syria has been supplying military advice and training to Saudi Arabia amid ongoing attacks by Iran-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen, according to Syrian military sources and a US official. The assistance is part of a broader defense cooperation deal between the two nations, signed by President Ahmed al-Sharaa of Syria and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The pact, which includes advisory support, training, and expertise exchange, is intended to bolster the combat effectiveness of Saudi and Yemeni military units. Syrian military personnel have reportedly traveled to Saudi Arabia to assist in training operations. However, a senior Syrian diplomat cautioned against premature deployment of troops, emphasizing Syria's focus on internal security and reconstruction.
The recent signing of the defense pact during a visit by President al-Sharaa to Riyadh marks a significant strengthening of ties between Syria and Saudi Arabia, both of which have emerged as key allies in the region.
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