Lattakia Governor discusses with Russian delegation ways of enhancing cooperation in several fields

LATTAKIA, Jun.15, (ST)-  A delegation from the Russian Rostov Province, headed by the Deputy Minister of Industry and Energy Atmansyev Andrei Anatolyevich, discussed on Wednesday with the Governor of Lattakia, Amer Ismail Hilal, the ways of enhancing bilateral cooperation.

The two sides focused on reaching an agreement for joint cooperation between the two provinces, including economic, commercial, cultural, social, technical and scientific fields, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA).

In a statement to reporters, the head of Russian delegation said that the talks were a step on the right direction towards reaching a final agreement between the two sides in the fields of energy, economy, trade, agriculture, culture and other common areas.

For his part, Hilal stressed that the agreement will be a factor for promoting trade, cultural and scientific exchange between Lattakia and the Rostov provinces to serve the interest of the Syrian and Russian friendly peoples, praising the Russian support for Syria in its war on terrorism.

Basma Qaddour