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Syrian President's Baku Visit: Energy Ties and Talks with Israel

7/13/2025

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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's visit to Baku marked a pivotal moment in strengthening energy and diplomatic ties with Azerbaijan. In a rare encounter, Syrian and Israeli officials discussed Israel's military presence in Syria, signaling a potential shift towards normalization. The talks also included reviving the 1974 disengagement agreement and a promising gas export deal from Azerbaijan to Syria.

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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's visit to Baku marked a pivotal moment in strengthening energy and diplomatic ties with Azerbaijan. In a rare encounter, Syrian and Israeli officials discussed Israel's military presence in Syria, signaling a potential shift towards normalization. The talks also included reviving the 1974 disengagement agreement and a promising gas export deal from Azerbaijan to Syria.