DAMASCUS, (ST)_ H.E. President Bashar Al-Assad received here Sunday the visiting French Delegation, comprising 3 MPs from the French National Assembly and a group of intellectuals, chaired by MP Thierry Mariani.

President Assad asked about the safety of the delegation which was targeted by a terrorist attack near Aleppo Airport.

President Assad asserted that the Syrian People has been under similar attacks by terrorist organizations, backed by regional and Western countries, since the beginning of the war against Syria.

These attacks caused the martyrdom  of tens of thousands of Syrians and caused the destruction of Syria's infrastructure as well, added H.E. President Assad.

President Assad pointed out that the delegation movements in Syria, particularly in Aleppo might help them as to have realistic viewpoints regarding the crimes perpetrated by the terrorists against the Syrian People.

Regarding the French policy on Syria, President Assad asserted that the current policy of Paris is distanced from the reality of the ongoing war against Syria and helped as to aggravate conditions through its support for the terrorist organizations, which is in the interest of nobody, particularly of the French.

On their part, members of the visiting French delegation stated that their current visit to Syria in general and to Aleppo  in particular is a genuine opportunity to view what the Syrian People has been exposed to during this war.

The viewed and seen on the ground proved the big improvement of conditions on the ground, which proved the capability and ability of the Syrian People and Army as to restore security, stability and steadfastness in the face of terrorism, underlined the delegation members.

The delegation members underscored that the Public opinion in the West, especially the French, is by now aware that the information about the ongoing in Syria and the region is not true and includes many disinformation, asserting their determination to help the public opinion as to have the true picture about the ongoing with no distortion.

 On December 29^th, 2016, President Assad received a joint delegation, comprising MPs from the European Parliament and the Federal assembly of Russia, where President Assad asserted that EU officials have to know that the solution in Syria is by the Syrian People.

If the European Countries want to help the Syrian People, they should first halt support to terrorists and lift the unjust embargo hitting the daily basics for the Syrians, underscored H.E. President Bashar Al-Assad.

President Assad pointed out that Western officials have to admit that the terrorist attacks in their countries are but a result for their wrong policies and have accordingly to ask themselves about whether the policies pursued by them are to or against the interests of their people.

Regarding the fight against terrorism operation, H.E. President Assad added that this operation is being carried out through  the military track, which is going in a good form due to the Russian support, draining the financial resources which the terrorists can depend on as to recruit people to their ranks.

''Most importantly is also the know-how to deal terrorism as an ideology where the Wahabi thinking worldwide should be eliminated as to succeed in fighting terrorism,'' outlined President Assad.

"Russia through its backing to Syria does defend the security of the Syrians as much as defending the security of its people and of the Europeans too,"  highlighted President Assad.

On July 10, 2016, H.E. President Bashar Al-Assad underscored the important role to be played by European MPs as to correct the wrong policies adopted by some of their governments.

Receiving a delegation from the European Parliament, chaired by  Vice-President for the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the European Parliament Javier Couso, President Assad pointed out that such wrong g policies led to the mushrooming of terrorism and to deterioration of Syrians' life conditions through the imposed economic siege and sanctions.

Such sanctions push many Syrians to leave Syria and migrate to other states, outlined H.E. President Assad.

The ongoing in Syria and the region is consequently to have big influence over Europe in light of geography and standing cultural bonds, added President Assad.

The crises facing Europe including terrorism and extremism and the waves of migrations and refugees were caused by the pursuance by some leaders in the West of policies not in the interest of their people, particularly once such leaders provided backing and political cover for the terrorist groups in Syria.

Members of the European MPs pointed out that their visit to Syria and touching of the sufferings imposed on the Syrians because of terrorism crimes would but enable them to work for correcting the policies of European governments and work as to lift the unjust sanctions imposed on the Syrian People.

The sovereignty and integrity of Syria should be safeguarded, underscored members of the visiting European MPs, asserting that the Syrians alone are to decide the future of Syria away from any foreign interference.

Talks during the meeting dealt with the conditions in Syria and the takfiri terrorist war against the Syrian People and the destructive consequences of terrorism proliferation which hit scores of regions worldwide.

Dr. Mohammad Abdo Al-Ibrahim

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 DAMASCUS, (ST)_ H.E. President Bashar Al-Assad received here Thursday Iraq's National Security Adviser Faleh  al-Fayad, the envoy of Iraqi Prime Minister Haydar al-Abadi.

Mr. al-Fayad conveyed a verbal message to President Assad from Premier al-Abadi, who reiterated the importance of cooperation and coordination between Syria and Iraq in their war against the terrorist organizations with all of their names, and the necessity of this cooperation in the coming phase.

Assertion was laid that the accomplishments against terrorism in both countries, the last of which was in Aleppo and al-Mosul, do represent the victory for the sisterly people of Syria and Iraq; hence the enemy of terrorism is but the same and so is its destructive takfiri ideology.

President Assad and Advisor al-Fayad underscored the importance of rallying of efforts by all countries as to fight terrorism, which acknowledges no borders, given the terrorist attacks worldwide.

On July 13, 2016, President Assad stressed that both the Syrian and Iraqi armies are waging the same war against terrorism, asserting that any victory achieved by one of the two countries is a victory for both and for all parties which are serious about fighting and eliminating terrorism.

Iraq's National Security Adviser  al-Fayad  conveyed then  to President Al-Assad a letter from Iraqi Prime Minister Haydar al-Abadi dealing with political, military and security cooperation between Syria and Iraq, particularly in terrorism fighting.

 President Al-Assad congratulated the Iraqi people and government on the victories and gains being achieved  by the Iraqi army and Popular Hashd (mobilization) forces in their battle against ISIS terrorist organization, particularly the major victory represented by liberating the city of Falluja from ISIS terrorists.

The guest Iraqi official briefed President Al-Assad on the Iraqi army's preparations to advance into the city of al-Musol and rid it of terrorism.

He reiterated the Iraqi leaderships’ keenness on enhancing communication and coordination with the Syrian government as such coordination would have positive results in the fight against terror groups which have become a serious threat to the region and the entire world.

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 DAMASCUS,(ST)_ the terrorist war against Syria for years targeting the Syrian People in all of their sects and belongings has failed in achieving one of its most dangerous objective as to strike the unity and harmony of the Syrians, underlined H.E. President Bashar Al-Assad.

Receiving the visiting Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia of the Armenian Apostolic Church, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I Keshishian, and an accompanying delegation, President Assad asserted that this war has instead increased the Syrians firmness and determined commitment  to their identity and civilization, ever based on plurality and diversity.

 Catholicos Aram I Keshishian congratulated President Assad and the Syrian People over the liberation of Aleppo from the terrorists groups and from their heinous crimes for years.

   His Holiness Catholicos Aram I Keshishian expressed the hope that all of Syria is to be liberated from terrorism as to have peace and safety restored to Syria as soon as possible.

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DAMASCUS,(ST)_ H.E. President Bashar Al-Assad received here Wednesday the Chairman for the Committee for Foreign Policy and National Security at the Iranian Shura Council, Alaeddin Boroujerdi and the accompanying delegation.

President Assad pointed out that Iran  and all countries which stand by the Syrian People are partners in the accomplishments achieved against terrorists.

H.E. President Assad appreciated the support provided by Iran  to Syria politically and economically which greatly contributed to the bolstering of the Syrians steadfastness.

Mr. Boroujerdi declared that the visit is to congratulate the Syrians over the victory realized in Aleppo as a big step forward to restore security and stability to all of the Syrian territories.

Iran is ever to stand by Syria in the face of the terrorism  war as the future of Syria is very pivotal the stability of the region, underscored Boroujerdi.

The talks touched upon the standing historic relations between Syria and Iran  and with means to enhance and upgrade them at all levels, including the signature of economic agreements in the interest of the people of both friendly countries.

 On Thursday, 22 December 2016, H.E. President Bashar Al-Assad underscored that   the liberation of Aleppo from terrorism  is not only victory for Syria, but for whoever contributes genuinely to fight terrorism, particularly for Iran  and Russia,.

Receiving the visiting Iranian Assistance foreign Minister for the Arab-African Affairs Hussein Jaberi Ansari, President Assad added that this liberation is also a setback  for all the states which are anti-Syrian People and which used terrorism as a means for their own interests.

Mr. Ansari, on his turn, outlined that the strategic relations binding Syria and Iran  for decades have contributed to immunize both countries and the region countries in general to encounter foreign schemes, asserting Iran's determination to develop bilateral relations with Syria providing all that is necessary as to bolster the Syrians' firmness and steadfastness against terrorism.

Talks during the meeting dealt with the latest developments, regional and international developments, where Mr. Ansari briefed H.E. President Assad on the exerted diplomatic efforts as to help in ending the terror war imposed on the Syrians, especially the latest tripartite meeting in Moscow between Iran, Russia and Turkey.

Aleppo's recent victory against terrorism is but the fundamental step on the way of elimination terrorism from all of Syrian territories securing the appropriate conditions for a solution as to end war, underlined the meeting talks.

 On September 19, 2016, President Bashar Al-Assad held talks with Mr. Ansari and an accompanying delegation on the strategic and distinguished relations between the two countries, as well as developments in Syria and their regional and international ramifications.

 DAMASCUS, (ST)_ If the European Countries want to help the Syrian People, they should first halt support to terrorists and lift the unjust embargo hitting the daily basics for the Syrians, underscored H.E. President Bashar Al-Assad.

Receiving a joint delegation, comprising MPs from the European Parliament and the Federal assembly of Russia, President Assad asserted that EU officials have to know that the solution in Syria is by the Syrian People.

President Assad pointed out that Western officials have to admit that the terrorist attacks in their countries are but a result for their wrong policies and have accordingly to ask themselves about whether the policies pursued by them are to or against the interests of their people.

Regarding the fight against terrorism operation, H.E. President Assad added that this operation is being carried out through  the military track, which is going in a good form due to the Russian support, draining the financial resources which the terrorists can depend on as to recruit people to their ranks.

''Most importantly is also the know-how to deal terrorism as an ideology where the Wahabi thinking worldwide should be eliminated as to succeed in fighting terrorism,'' outlined President Assad.