Cabinet reviews fuel and gas items

DAMASCUS,(ST)_ The cabinet has reviewed situation of fuel and gas and procedures of stopping illegal trade and smuggling of these two items (fuel-gas) to the neighboring countries, SANA reported.

Today-meeting also revolved around means of combatting corruption to ensure the said items. It endorsed a bill stipulates for setting up a social care center and accepted two bills related to working system in the Syrian Telecommunication Company.

The government has exerted, over the past year, every possible effort to confront challenges and remove obstacles that are facing Syria, Prime Minister said in the meeting.

Dr.Wael al-Halqi added that the efforts aimed at limiting the obstacles’ negative impacts on the citizens’ life, SANA reported.

He underscored that the national economy is steady, appealing on ministers to intensify their communication with citizens and meet their basic requirements.

Regarding political situation, the Premier said: “we are moving in the right direction to solve the current crisis. We are open to any initiative based on dialogue and peaceful ways to bring about a solution.”

He hailed the Syrian Arab army’s sacrifices and the Syrian diplomatic efforts as well as the people’s steadfastness and support to their political leadership.

Foreign Minister, Walid al-Moallem briefed the cabinet on the latest political developments.

At the beginning of the meeting, the cabinet congratulated President Bashar al-Assad and the Syrian people on the occasion of the New Year wishing that 2013 would be the year of security and stability all over Syria.

Basma Qaddour