Syria denies it will deploy troops to Yemen, says military cooperation with Saudis could expand

By Reuters Today, 6:01 pm

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, right, greets Syria’s leader Ahmad al-Sharaa at the royal palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 2, 2025. (Saudi Ministry of Media via AP)

Syria has no plans to send military forces to Yemen, a Syrian diplomatic source tells state news agency SANA, dismissing reports of a possible deployment as baseless.

The source is outlining the scope of military cooperation with Saudi Arabia, which currently focuses on training Syrian forces, building their capabilities, and exchanging military expertise.

Coordination visits by Saudi officials to Syria are set to begin next month, with the cooperation potentially developing into a mutual defense agreement or Syria joining the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, depending on the shared interests of both countries, the person adds.