Military cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Syria: 600 special forces soldiers being deployed
Amid escalating clashes with Houthi rebels in Yemen, Saudi Arabia has signed a military cooperation agreement with Syria. Under the plan, approximately 600 Syrian special forces soldiers are expected to be deployed along the Saudi border.
Saudi Arabia has initiated military cooperation with Syria to receive support in its campaign against Houthi rebels on the Yemeni border. According to information received from officials, approximately 600 Syrian special forces soldiers are planned to be sent to Saudi Arabia next week.
While it was noted that military advisors from the Syrian army are already present in Saudi Arabia, no Syrian fighters have yet been sent to Yemeni territory. A Syrian delegation led by 82nd Division Commander Khaled Khattab recently visited the command and operations center in Jeddah to hold talks.
In addition to the military cooperation agreement signed between the two countries, it was reported that Saudi Arabia agreed to provide more than $400 million in credit for Syria's post-war reconstruction. Furthermore, it is stated that negotiations are underway regarding Syria's participation in the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, which also includes Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan.
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