DAMASCUS,(ST)_ Under the patronage of Chief of the army General Staff Lt. Gen. Ali Abdullah Ayyub ,a celebration was held yesterday marking the graduation of a batch of special task- men .
The graduates carried out a compound training combat that mimics the nature of the terrorist aggression and demonstrated a high level of skill and fitness , cooperation and harmony and the ability to handle all situations , attitudes and methods that may be used by terrorists .
The graduates also excelled in implementing practical exercises that showed their efficiency and high capability in dealing with special functions.
In a speech he delivered , Lt. Gen. Ayub conveyed President Bashar al-Assad ‘s greetings to the graduates , stressing that achieving victory at the hands of the Syrian Army became close and the conspiracy is in its final stage .
He explained that Syria was targeted only because of its persistence to maintain national and pan – Arab principles and commitment to resistance in defending Arab rights and interests.
Lt .Gen. Ayoub noted the efforts made by the trainers in the rehabilitation of graduates and high level of morale readiness displayed by graduates , especially under the circumstances in which Syria is exposed to the treacherous war of the international and regional evil forces and their takfiri terrorist tools.
He urged the graduates to translate what they have learnt in the field through taking part with their colleagues in the elimination of the armed terrorist groups .
The graduates, in turn , confirmed their determination to continue hard work to preserve country ‘s pride and dignity .
At the end of the ceremony ,the army chief of staff distributed token awards to trainers and outstanding graduates.
T. Fateh