叙利亚与俄罗斯就两个关键地中海沿岸基地的未来用途达成协议[1]。根据协议内容，叙利亚将接管赫迈姆空军基地和塔尔图斯港的民用部分纳入民用行政管理，而两地的军事设施将转变为联合训练和资格认证中心[1]。叙利亚外交部将此协议称为谈判开始后最重大的发展[1]。
双方就该问题的谈判历时约一年半[1]。叙利亚领导人阿尔沙里曾两次访问普京，就基地问题进行讨论[1]。此外，法国总统马克龙在7月访问叙利亚期间宣布，两国将首次在14年内互派大使[1]。
Syria has agreed with Russia on the future administration of two strategic Mediterranean coastal facilities following approximately eighteen months of negotiations.[1] Under the accord, Syria will assume control of the civilian operations at Hmeimim Air Base and Tartus port's commercial berths, while military installations at both sites will be transformed into joint training and certification centers.[1]
Syrian Foreign Ministry officials described the agreement as the most significant development to emerge from the talks to date.[1] The arrangement represents a restructuring of Russia's military presence along Syria's coast.[1] Syrian Foreign Minister Bassam al-Shara visited President Vladimir Putin twice to discuss the future of these bases during the negotiation period.[1]
The diplomatic progress coincided with broader regional engagement, as French President Emmanuel Macron announced during a July visit to Syria that the two nations would exchange ambassadors for the first time in fourteen years.[1]