Arab Trade Unionists Against Foreign Intervention in Syria
DAMASCUS,(ST)_ The International Federation of Arab Trade Unions stressed that dialogue is the only way to find a solution to the crisis in Syria and stop the violence.
In a statement on Saturday on the occasion of its 57th foundation anniversary, the federation called for “starting a political dialogue in Syria” and renewed “rejection of any foreign interference in Syria’s internal affairs.” It condemned “all acts of terrorism against Syria and Iraq,” considering these actions as constituting “a threat to both countries.”
The Union called on “Arab governments to ensure political stability and open serious dialogue between all political forces in the Arab societies, especially national opposition in order to reach a formula eliminating popular bottlenecks , fight corruption and save Arab societies the risk of chaos and collapse. “
It reiterated its position to that the establishment of a just and comprehensive peace in the region requires restoration of Arab rights and withdrawal from all occupied Arab territories in Palestine, the Syrian Golan, and the Lebanese Shebaa farms and Kafr Shuba hills. “
It called for “providing support to Lebanon and enable it to continue to strengthen national unity and on the Lebanese people to repel the Zionist attacks and refuse divisions and internal strife projects and abide by Lebanon ‘s independence and sovereignty and stability of its democratic system.”
The International Federation of Arab Trade Unions concluded its statement by confirming “continued momentum and spirit of struggle,” noting that it “will spare no efforts to defend the interests and achievements of Arab workers in all Arab and international forums , and fulfill their national aspirations, to deter dangers threatening their objectives and future ambitions “.
T. Fateh