Al-Halqi Hails Iraq’s Stance On Ongoing Events In Syria

DAMASCUS, (ST) – “Syria and Iraq have deep-rooted relations and still they are continuously developing in various fields in the benefit  of the two countries, “said  Prime Minister, Dr. Wael al-Halqi

Al-Halqi remarks came during a meeting  held on Thursday with a delegation of the Iraqi Arab Journalism Association for Supporting Syria.

” Iraqi’s  stance on the current events in Syria is appreciated,” added al-Halqi.

Al-Halqi briefed the delegation on the measures taken by  the Syrian Government as regards  preparing  the preparatory stage of the political program to solve the crisis in Syria. “the government has held a number of meetings with several  parties and activities to pave the ground for an-all out  national dialogue conference ,”underscored al-Halqi.

“The Syrian Government welcomed  ,al-Halqi went on to say,all initiatives aimed at solving the crisis politically and maintaining Syria’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity in line with rejecting all forms of foreign interference in its internal affairs and discarding violence and terrorism,”.

The Premier also briefed the delegation on the armed terrorist groups who are systematically sabotaging the infrastructure of the national economy through targeting power plants and oil pipelines, hospitals, schools and healthcare centers.

For its part,the Iraqi delegation voiced  solidarity with Syria against the conspiracy .

M.D