Syrian Arab Republic recognized the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, according to a statement on the website of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of the republics. The parties spoke about the commitment to the fundamental principles of international law and the aspiration to cooperate. Damascus and Tskhinvali declared mutual recognition and establishment of diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level. Georgian troops in 2008 attacked South Ossetia and destroyed part of its capital. Protecting inhabitants of Republic, Russia brought in troops and expelled the Georgian military. Russia has Tskhinvali help in recovery. Gets help Russia and other former Georgian autonomy