Syria affirms the depth of relations with Russia

Damascus-(ST) – Eng. Hussein Makhlouf, Minister of Local Administration and Environment affirmed the depth of the relations between Syria and the Russian Federation.

Minister Makhlouf, during his meeting on Wednesday with Vladimir Gutenev, Chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee for Industry and Trade Affairs, First Deputy in the Federation of Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers in Russia, and his accompanying delegation thanked the Russian Federation, government and people, for the support that was provided to the Syrian people and that expresses the depth of friendship and cooperation between the two friendly countries.

Minister Makhlouf pointed to the cooperation between the two countries in combating terrorism, and creating conditions for returning all the displaced Syrians to their homes and villages, as Russia was one of the first countries to take the initiative to send humanitarian and relief aid.

In turn, Gutenev stressed the continuation of cooperation in all fields and the provision of humanitarian aid, especially after the disaster of the earthquake that struck several regions in Syria.

Nada Haj Khidr