Offering congratulations on behalf of President al-Assad, Syria’s ambassador to Caracas participates in the inauguration ceremony of the elected president of Peru

Lima (ST): On behalf of  President Bashar al-Assad and the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic, the Syrian Ambassador to Caracas Khalil Bitar congratulated the elected Peruvian President Pedro Castillo during his inauguration ceremony.

During his participation in the official reception hosted by the Presidency of the Republic of Peru, Ambassador Bitar conveyed to the participating delegations the wishes of the Syrian leadership to President Castillo for success and for his country further progress and prosperity.

In turn, President Castillo thanked the government of the Syrian Arab Republic for accepting the invitation and participating in the ceremony and ceremonies of transferring the supreme authority in his country. Ambassador Bitar conveyed his best regards to President al-Assad and the leadership in Syria and his wishes for the Syrian people for peace and progress.

Castillo spoke in a short speech to the invitees, in which he focused on the importance of cooperation between countries and resolving disputes through dialogue and peaceful means, calling for stopping the arms race and replacing that with investment in education for the good and progress of peoples.

On the sidelines of the ceremony, Ambassador Bitar met with Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Denis Moncada, who expressed his respect and appreciation for the leadership and people of Syria. He also met with former Bolivian President Evo Morales and Director General of the Latin American and Caribbean Department at the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs Martin Alonso Borrego, who expressed their appreciation for Syria’s leadership and people.