Syrian Army, Iraqi forces meet for first time at border

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M.A.

The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units (Hashd Al-Sha’abi) met  at a border-crossing for the first time in several years.

Footage published by Al-‘Alam on Sunday displays the Syrian Arab Army and Popular Mobilization Units meeting at an Iraqi border-crossing close to the town of Al-Rutbah.

The Syrian and Iraqi governments enjoy a direct supply route between Baghdad and Damascus.