Mikdad discusses strengthening bilateral relations with the foreign ministers of Cuba and Kazakhstan

New York (ST):  On the sidelines of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Foreign and Expatriates Minister Dr. Faisal al-Miqdad discussed with his Cuban counterpart Bruno Rodrigues ways to develop bilateral relations and joint coordination on the items on the agenda of this session.

The views of the two sides were in agreement on the need to enhance coordination between them and the rest of the friendly countries to confront all attempts of external interference in the internal affairs of member states, as well as about condemning all forms of siege and inhumane unilateral coercive measures imposed by some countries, where they stressed the need to lift them immediately due to their disastrous effects on the targeted peoples, including the Syrian and Cuban peoples, especially in light of the Corona pandemic, as well as the fact that they violate international law and the provisions of the United Nations charter.

Dr. Miqdad also discussed with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tilberdi prospects of strengthening diplomatic relations between the two countries.The two ministers referred to the extent of the historical ties between the two countries.

Minister Miqdad expressed Syria’s appreciation for Kazakhstan’s hosting of the meetings held in the Astana format, stressing the importance of these meetings in achieving tangible results on the ground, especially in the field of preserving the unity and integrity of the Syrian territories and in the fight against terrorism.

Minister Miqdad referred to the importance of Kazakhstan’s participation in reconstruction and investment projects in Syria to serve the interests of both countries, while the Kazakh minister affirmed his country’s readiness to continue hosting meetings held in the Astana format, which would contribute to enhancing security and stability in Syria, expressing his country’s interest in developing cultural relations that reflect historical  ties between the two countries.

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