DAMASCUS, (ST) – “Syria will defend itself against any aggression .The threats to launch a direct aggression on Syria would only enhance its firm principles and independent decision simply because this stems from its people’s will, “emphasized President Bashar Al-Assad .
President Al-Assad’s confirmation came during a meeting H.E. held Thursday with a Yemeni delegation comprising a number of political dignitaries and MPs of the Yemeni Parliament.
During the meeting ,President Al-Assad made it clear that Syria, based on its people’s steadfastness and brave army, will continue eradicating terrorism which is utilized by Israel and the western countries to serve their interests in fragmenting the region.
The President highlighted the popular awareness in the Arab world ,branding this awareness as an essential factor in foiling the schemes targeting the region.
” The peoples are the genuine makers of relations among countries and the popular state guarantees victory and this is what is happening in Syria, “asserted Al-Assad.
Members of the delegation, for their part, voiced support to Syria in face of all attempts aimed at undermining its position and role.
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