STOCKHOLM, (ST)- The National Union of Syrian Expatriates in Sweden has voiced its support for the motherland Syria in its war on terrorism in order to continue with the process of rebuilding and development.

During a celebration held in Stockholm marking the anniversaries of the October Liberation War and the  Correctionist Movement , Dr. Kabi Eisho, Chairman of the Union, hailed the victories achieved by the Syrian Arab Army after huge sacrifices in its battle to liberate every inch of Syrian land from terrorism. He noted the important role that can be played by Syrian expatriates to defend and support Syria.

The October Liberation War and the  Correctionist Movement have formed a turning point in Syria’s history due to the major victories and achievements that were achieved, Eisho said, pointing out that Syria is currently carrying on the struggle against terrorists and conspirators.

Vienna, (ST) -  With the participation of Arab students and Austrian citizens, the branch of the National Union of Syrian Students in Slovakia and the initiative "Hands Off Syria" organized a solidarity stand in front of the European Union headquarters in the Austrian capital Vienna yesterday.

The participants in the stand held banners denouncing the unilateral coercive economic measures imposed on the Syrian people and they carried national flags.

A delegation that includes Dr. Ali Asaad, Head of the Student Branch, and Mamoun Shawky, Head of the Initiative, delivered a message during their meeting with the European Union’s Deputy Representative, Bougier Sergir, affirming that the unilateral coercive economic measures imposed by the United States and some of its allies on Syria are a flagrant violation of international, moral and humanitarian law, especially in light of the Corona pandemic.

The message stressed that unilateral coercive measures threaten peace and stability in the region and the world, constitute support for the terrorists and are a hindrance to the efforts to find a political solution to the crisis in Syria.

Pablo Sabbagh, a researcher and academic at Complutense State University in the Spanish capital, Madrid, has said  that Syria's victory in the OctoberLiberation War demonstrated its will and ability to liberate all occupied territories,regardless of the occupier.

Sabbagh said that the meanings of the October liberation war played a decisive role in the steadfastness of the Syrian people during the war over the past ten years.  The Syrian army was able retake all the areas invaded by terrorist organizations and armed groups affiliated with the agendas and interests of Western and foreign powers.