Al-Mikdad stresses Syria’s Determination to Fight Terrorism

MOSCOW, (ST) – A number of Western and Gulf States in addition to Turkey have been working hard to escalate the situation in Syria. Their incessant attempts to provide financial and weapons to armed terrorist groups in the country have unveiled the real goals of these parties who have been conspiring on Syria to force her give up her stances and policies in confrontation of Israeli occupation.

 The remarks were made by Deputy Foreign and Expatriates Minister Faisal Al-Mikdad during his meeting Sunday with Russia Deputy Foreign Minister Ginadi Gatilov, who stressed Russia’s concern over the increasing activities of the al-Qaeda affiliated groups in Syria.

 Gatilov reiterated Russia’s support for Syria and rejection of military intervention in the country, affirming the need to reach a political diplomatic solution to the crisis in Syria.

 He expressed Russia’s satisfaction over Syria’s cooperation with international parties to improve the humanitarian conditions of the victims of armed terrorist groups, urging the international community to intensify their efforts in this regard.

    Al-Mikdad briefed Gatilov on the reality of current events in Syria, particularly the armed terrorist groups’ escalation of their criminal acts against innocent civilians and their incessant attempts to destroy the public and private infrastructure.

 Al-Mikdad stressed the Syrian leadership’s determination to fight terrorism and hold a national dialogue which restores security and stability to the country, pointing out that the reforms carried out by President Bashar Al-Assad embody the aspirations of the Syrian people.

 Al-Mikdad thanked Russia, on behalf of the Syrian people and leadership, for its principled supportive stance on the Syrian crisis, stressing that such stance expresses this friendly country’s commitment to the UN Charter, the International Law and the principle of not interfering in other countries internal affairs.

 Methods of enhancing Syria-Russia relations were discussed during the meeting which was attended by Syria’s Ambassador in Moscow Riad Haddad and a number of Gatilov’s assistants.

H. Moustafa