President Al-Assad: Great Achievements Made in the Battle against Terrorists

  DAMASCUS, (ST)-President Bashar Al-Assad has stressed that the great gains made in the battle against terrorists in different parts of Syria were achieved thanks to the steadfastness of the Syrian people and army and to the effective support of Syria’s friends, with Russia at the top of the list.

During His Excellency’s meeting on Tuesday with a Russian delegation comprising parliamentarians, men of religion, journalists and social figures, President Al-Assad hailed the historic friendship between Syria and Russia.

 Talks during the meeting dealt with the situation in Syria and the ongoing war on terrorism.

President Al-Assad said that the positive role played by Russia in Syria and at the international level has redrew the world political map and proved that Russia is a supper power with certain strategy based on adherence to principles and values and on the implementation of the International Law.

On their part, members of the guest delegation voiced the Russian Parliament’s support for the Syrians’ steadfastness and determination to protect their state.

They stressed that the terrorist war targeting Syria and the unjust economic siege against the Syrian people were the result of Syria’s being one of the few states that are still adherent to their sovereignty and independence. This has been evident in the great popular momentum which accompanies the parliamentary elections in Syria, members of the delegation noted.

The meeting was attended by Russia’s Ambassador in Damascus.

 Hamda Mustafa