Syria denies plans to send troops to Yemen, says military cooperation with Saudi Arabia could expand
Syria denies plans to send troops to Yemen, says military cooperation with Saudi Arabia could expand Syria has no plans to send military forces to Yemen, a Syrian diplomatic source told state news agency SANA, dismissing reports of a possible deployment as baseless. The source was outlining the scope of military cooperation with Saudi Arabia, which currently focuses on training Syrian forces,…
Syria has firmly denied reports suggesting it plans to send troops to Yemen, according to a diplomatic source speaking to the Middle East Eye. The source clarified that the extent of military cooperation between Syria and Saudi Arabia currently revolves around training Syrian forces, enhancing their capabilities, and sharing military expertise.
This cooperation may progress to a mutual defence agreement or Syria's potential inclusion in the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, contingent upon the aligned interests of both nations. Reuters reported on this development.
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